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New search of Middle Mountain set in Dylan Redwine case

‘Change of seasons’ means it’s time to check again, investigators say

Mesa Verde hosts Native American dancers

‘Celebrating our Freedom’

Thousands fill Cortez parks for July 4th festivities

County seeks sales tax for high-speed internet

Proposed broadband project may cost $39 million

Firefighting budgets, resources subject of hearing

Push continues to make D&SNGR helicopter available

Towering wind turbines generate controversy, income in Monticello, Utah

Twenty-seven 308-foot wind turbines in Monticello, Utah, are expected to generate enough electricity to power for 10,000 to 20,000 homes a year.Sam Green/The Journal file It was nearly two decades…

Lightning strike ignites small fire at Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde National Park reported Friday afternoon that a lightning strike caused a small fire east of the Cedar Tree Tower archaeological site. Mesa Verde’s Park Point Lookout tower spotted…

How one Utah county silenced Native American voters

A series of lawsuits could help counteract decades of racist practices

BLM fracking rule is struck down in Wyoming federal court

Enviros hope for a successful appeal

How do candidates differ on conservation?

Presidential campaigns offer a sneak peek into natural resource policies

Photo: Dolores firefighters test equipment

Dolores firefighters test their equipment to make sure everything is working at 100 percent in case of a fire.Sam Green/The Journal

Youths work on community projects

Youths work on service projects

Southwest Health warns of possible fraudulent calls

Southwest Health System was notified that community members are receiving calls from a number from Southwest Memorial Hospital, 970-564-2271, with a recording offering loans and financial assistance. The recording prompts…

Cortez council discusses Osprey, Calkins buildings

Last July, Brad Finch took photos as part of a survey to obtain information about the Calkins building’s historical status.Sam Green/The Journal Cortez City Council members on Tuesday approved a…

Show and tell: People and their parks in the Southwest

New exhibit at FLC highlights National Park Service history in the Southwest

Forest Service, S.W. Colorado counties order fire restrictions

Dry vegetation at lower elevations raises risks

July 4th show: 420 shells, 25 ground cakes, 6 gasoline mines

Events planned for Mancos, Rico, Cortez

Cortez Police Chief Lane wins award

Honored for lengthy law enforcement career

Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above

New exhibit highlights history of Park Service

‘We have some of the premier archaeological sites, says Mesa Verde spokeswoman