Crime
Man dies in shooting south of Durango, near state line
Authorities say person of interested detained
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Investigation
Victim, person of interest ID’d in shooting at New Mexico line
du1-i-syn The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office has named a person of interest in a shooting July 19 south of Durango that left a man fighting for his life. Authorities…
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Farmington woman flown to hospital after U.S. 160 crash
U.S. 160 briefly closed because of incident
Briefs
Author Alan Mulak to speak during Escalante Days
Local author Alan Mulak will speak at 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Dolores Public Library booth at Flander’s Park during Escalante Days.The Journal file The Journal Local author Alan…
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Mancos Town Board talks lodgers tax, Visitor Center
Also: Paths to Mesa Verde grant resolution
Astronomy
Norwood designated as International Dark Sky Community
Low light pollution creates ideal stargazing
Customs and tradition
Mancos Days celebration takes over downtown
‘All You Need is Love’ is theme for the 60th anniversary of event
Colorado 3rd Congressional District
Bill to boost renewable energy production gains bipartisan support
Revenue-sharing approach speaks to proponents
Archaeology
Public access to ruins-rich public land discussed
Protecting relics and ruins is a priority
Local News
Hospitals put Native Americans at opioid risk, audit says
All five hospitals in group gave doses exceeding U.S. guidelines
Colorado Department of Transportation
Tight budget forces CDOT to prioritize highway projects in Southwest Colorado
November ballot will ask voters to increase funding for transportation
Durango School District 9-R
Smile kids, you’re on candid camera: Durango schools expanding video surveillance
System designed to improve safety, deter bad behavior
Local News
A family held their relatives captive; a community set them free
A labor trafficking case shows Westerners can still count on each other to protect those in need
Agriculture
Agriculture research center to host field day
Yellow Jacket facility conducts crop studies on hemp, beans, wheat, orchards
Local News
The Peavine Canyon, Poison Canyon fires grow slowly
Winter’s heavy snowpack keeps blazes burning at low intensity
Briefs
Duane Jundt to present illustrated presentation on Theodore Roosevelt
Jundtdu1-i-syn The Journal Historian Duane G. Jundt will present an evening program, “Birdwatcher in Chief: Theodore Roosevelt and America’s Birds,” at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Morefield Campground Amphitheater, 5 miles…
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Dennison family to host reunion
The Journal The Dennison Family Reunion will take place Saturday at Cortez City Park. A potluck lunch will take place at noon. Bring a lawn chair, a hot or cold…