Bears
Two bears euthanized after man attacked while camping near Pagosa Springs
Wildlife officers not sure what prompted bruin to claw through man’s tent
Local News
Local News
Life sentence for man convicted of killing 3 in Denver
DENVER — A Colorado man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing three homeless people in a Denver parking lot last year. Thirty-nine-year-old Maurice Butler was…
Construction and property
Dock, pavilion and other improvements planned for Lake Nighthorse
Shoreline upgrades will provide seating, fishing pier
Archaeology
Archaeologists find new sites at Lone Mesa State Park
Data could help prepare the park to open
Briefs
Empire Electric announces continuing education scholarship recipients
du1-i-syn The Journal The board of directors of Empire Electric Association has a special program to aid past scholarship recipients to continue their post-high school educations. There are 15 $1,000…
Briefs
Library to celebrate end of summer reading program
The Cortez Library will celebrate the end of summer reading Aug. 2 with prizes and a movie.Courtesy Cortez Public Library The Journal Cortez Public Library will celebrate the end of…
Local News
Want to know where the opioid epidemic hit Colorado?
Montezuma had highest distribution rate in Southwest Colorado
416 Fire
Increased chance of flooding below 416 Fire burn scar until Saturday
National Weather Service says if storms form, they could produce heavy rain
Education
Mancos school board likely to leave vacancy for voters to fill
Directors likely to wait for November election results
Frontpage Lead
Can trees grow on mine waste rock piles?
Researchers hope project stabilizes hillside and improves water quality
Bankruptcy
Restaurateur’s real estate firm files bankruptcy
Jean-Pierre Bleger also seeks new financing to avoid Chapter 11 reorganization
Animas High School
Durango students resurrect solar car for Texas race
Team recognized for courage in face of numerous obstacles
6th Judicial District
Redwine defense lawyer arrested in connection with assault
John Moran accused of domestic violence