Local News
Update: Woman flown to hospital after Mancos Hill crash
Traffic stopped to allow dogs to cross highway when crash occurred
Local News
Cortez
City of Cortez probes possible embezzlement
Investigation includes former employee; details not disclosed
4-H
Montezuma County Fair gearing up
Reckless Kelly kicks off events; now, youngsters will take the stage
Courts
Bond lowered for woman accused of homicide
Defense attorney argues initial $1 million cash-only bail ‘unconstitutional’
Bayfield High School
Three area high schools rank among state’s top 100
U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions
Construction and property
Residents worry about blasting for hotels on East Second Ave.
Durango residents Josh Rosenthal, Deb Morgan, center, and Danielle Sandstedt discuss the construction of two six-story hotels on East Second Avenue and Fifth Street. The residents own homes near the…
Local News
USDA to issue hemp farming regulations this fall
Industry seeks clarification about banking services, crop insurance
Colorado Department of Transportation
Memorial Rock damage repaired on Colorado 145
Natural disaster memorialized by Colorado governor
Ignacio
Ignacio, regional law enforcement face recruitment challenges
Nearly every local agency has open positions to fill
416 Fire
Nonprofits help mitigate spread of weeds around 416 Fire burn area
In wake of disaster, invasive plants take root
Briefs
Crow Canyon welcomes first-ever postdoctoral scholar
The Journal Dr. Michelle Turner, PhD, will join Crow Canyon Archaeological Center as an independent scholar to lead cutting-edge research while connecting the Northern Chaco Outliers Project to broader research…
Briefs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input on future state parks sites
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public comment on possible sites for new state parks.Journal File The Journal Colorado Parks and Wildlife is exploring opportunities to open new state parks. In…
Briefs
Highway 160 construction to continue Saturday
Roadwork will continue Saturday on U.S. Highway 160.Durango Herald File The Journal Highway work will be underway Saturday just west of the Mesa Verde interchange (between mile points 44 and…
Cortez
Adding to thicket: Tipton proposes his own wilderness bill
Dissatisfied with CORE Act, House member introduces new legislation
Advertising
La Plata County serves as backdrop for ‘short film’
Great Outdoors Colorado introduces ‘Wilder’
Local News
Take steps to be prepared before your pet goes missing
By Emily Phillips La Plata County Humane Society After a long day at work, you come home knowing that you’ll be happily greeted by your beloved pet, but as you…
Emergency incident
60-year-old man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness
Man fell and hit head Wednesday evening