Animas Valley
Forest Service puts vacant land in Animas Valley out for bid
Agency will use money from sale to build offices in Bayfield
Local News
Education
Grant helps teachers take students on outdoor field trips
Educators participating this week in four-day course
Economic development
High-speed internet finally arrives to village north of Purgatory Resort
A state grant of $268,500 made the hookup possible
Local News
Gail’s Garden: The secrets of watering for success
A garden hose watering corn and lettuce, left, and tomato plants. Water early in the day to allow foliage to dry off and lessen the chance for rot.Associated Press It’s…
Cortez
The West’s worst fires aren’t burning in forests
Range fires get bigger every year, threatening sagebrush habitat and rural towns
Cortez
Update: Doe Canyon Fire grows to 210 acres in Southwest Colorado
210-acre fire is east of Dove Creek
Briefs
Garbage will be picked up July 4 in Cortez
Trash pickup in Cortez will occur on the regular schedule on July 4.du1-i-syn The Journal The city of Cortez has announced that the city refuse crew will work on Independence…
Briefs
For Pet’s Sake to host Pennies for Pets fundraiser
For Pet’s Sale will host the Pennies for Pets fundraiser on July 6 at Cortez Farmers Market.The Journal The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society is seeking help from the…
Briefs
CDOT seeks comments on traffic problems
The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking comments from the public about traffic problems and issues. Comments can be submitted online and at public county meetings, telephone town…
Local News
Cowboy Half Marathon brings runners to Mancos
Proceeds from annual event benefit Mancos Public Library
Health
Ketamine center aims to help those with depression, PTSD, chronic pain
Anesthetic developing niche as fast-acting treatment
Fire
Forest roads closed for Doe Canyon Fire in Southwest Colorado
The fire was likely started by a lightening strike, officials say
Frontpage Lead
Rain doesn’t stop Durango Pride Parade
More than 100 people march in downtown Durango on Saturday
Civil rights
LGBTQ community struggles to find adequate health care
Access to behavioral and mental providers seen as particular problem
Animas River
Veterans enjoy day on the Animas River
Barbecue helps former service members rekindle camaraderie
Durango Police Department
Woman killed in early-morning crash on U.S. Highway 160
Driver of Subaru strays into oncoming traffic
Cortez
Prescribed burn planned east of Dove Creek
Intentional fire will reduce hazardous ground fuels