Dove Creek
San Juan Forest reopens roads near Doe Canyon Fire
Management of blaze now with local forest firefighters
Local News
Illegal immigrants
Aid to ICE, use of lights discussed in town hall with Marshal’s Office
Mancos residents share comments, concerns about local law enforcement
Coal
Public can comment on proposed expansion of Hesperus coal mine
Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years
Briefs
Axis Health to offer free Smart Recovery classes
The Journal Axis Health System will offer free Smart Recovery classes in Cortez from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Smart Recovery…
Emergency incident
Almost two weeks later, woman swept away in stream remains missing
Authorities hope to find body as waterways recede
Coal
Lawmakers chide Tri-State for not disclosing federal regulation plans
Letter calls for more time to study new rules
Briefs
BLM announces public comment period and hearing on coal proposal
BLM has announced a public comment period and hearing on a coal proposal for the King II Coal Mine in La Plata County. Comments are accepted through Aug. 5.Durango Herald…
Food
Soup kitchen takes big step to offer more fresh produce
Manna greenhouse will provide job training to clients
416 Fire
What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit?
Case could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say
Briefs
Jena Griswold alerts businesses of misleading filing solicitations
Secretary of State Jena Griswold is alerting Colorado business owner about misleading filing solicitations.Associated Press The Journal Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is alerting small-business owners about misleading notices…
Local News
Hickenlooper: Vast majority of campaign’s problem ‘was me’
Democratic presidential candidate and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, in Miami.…
Bear Smart
Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito
Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior
Farmington
Farmington trucking company fined for man’s death at natural gas site
OSHA says business had training, procedural failures
Agriculture
Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer
Short growing season and global markets challenge local food producer
Briefs
Presentation to examine enterprise zones
The Journal A presentation will be offered in Cortez for anyone who wishes to learn about opportunity zones, enterprise zones and other economic development resources and incentives from 11:30 a.m.…
Construction and property
Crash occurs in U.S. 160 construction zone
Three vehicles involved, one driver sent to hospital
Cortez
Empire Electric discusses renewable energy costs
Empire Electric discusses state push for renewable energy; regulations on horizon
Briefs
Mancos Public Library to host Japanese tenkara class
School of the West will host “The Simple Art of Japanese Tenkara” class Aug. 2-3 at Mancos Public Library.Courtesy School of the West The Journal “The Simple Art of Japanese…
Colorado state government
New neighborhood park west of Durango misses mark
Subdivision amenities built with Great Outdoors Colorado funds