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Obesity rates rising in Colorado, stabilizing elsewhere

Local program focuses on habits

Hungry for a taste of fall? Plant a fruit tree

A backyard orchard can be a most rewarding and fun gardening project and may be easier than you think, and…

Stalemate in D.C. leaves health insurance in limbo

By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service What should you expect now that the drive to repeal and replace the…

Ghost Walk Durango explores town’s history … and who may still be here

Tour company takes a walk on the supernatural side

Bible Study Fellowship to meet in Cortez, Durango, Ignacio

The Journal Bible Study Fellowship International will start classes at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Grace Fellowship Church in…

AHEC to offer ‘mini med school’

Southwestern Colorado Area Health Education Center will offer a free, eight-week program, “Mini Med School,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.…

San Juan Brewfest creates community and stresses safety

Beer festival emphasizes responsible drinking of featured brews

Cowboy gathering seeks parade entries

The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering seeks entries for Colorado’s largest non-motorized parade, to be held Oct. 7. Entries are free.…

Ballet Folklorico de Durango seeking new dancers for fall semester

The Journal Ballet Folklorico de Durango seeks dancers and performers to join the traditional Mexican dance group, which performs publicly…

Perennial day lilies flourish as heat recedes

By Gail Vanik Gail Vanik Although the weather has begun to cool down, planting season hasn’t ended, and the arrival…

TOPS installs new officers

Left to right: Marjie Branson, Diane Townley, Robyn Story, Lillian Allen, Judy Echols, Sandra Greene.Courtesy photo The Journal The Cortez…

National recording artists Images plans Cortez concert

Show is locals concert for SouthWest season

Ignacio woman plans dog memorial filled with toys

Donation effort blossoms with help from social media

Enlightened heart finds new life in darkness

In a previous era of my life I was a midwife. I helped women give birth at home. It was…

Modern technology keeps Durango train steaming along

Fort Lewis College helps upgrade brakes with 3-D printer

Crow Canyon hosts lecture on Mata Ortiz ceramics

John V. Bezy, geologist and co-author of “The Artistry and History of Mata Ortiz,” will present a lecture on the…

Southwest Civic Winds plays July 4 concert in Cortez

The Southwest Civic Winds band performs at 7 p.m. Monday, July 4, before the start of the Cortez fireworks show…

Book updates guide to New Mexico mountains

Liesl Ungnade has written the 50th anniversary edition of “Guide to the New Mexico Mountains.”Sam Green/The Journal The enthusiasm that…

Cortez Public Library plans to show documentary ‘Last Gold’

The Journal The Cortez Public Library plans to show the documentary film “The Last Gold” on Monday, July 11, in…

‘Hour of the Bees’ a great summer read for young teens

Courtesy<br><br>Hour of the Bees, by Lindsay Eager Hour of the Bees by Linsay Eagar, a debut novel for young teens,…

Fort Lewis College raises goals for student health

School meets many recreation, nutrition requirements of partnership

Classic cars displayed at Cortez church

Colorado Trail Days celebrates hikers of all abilities

Trail Days event honors 486-mile Colorado Trail

Scenic highways help Colorado make Top 10 list

Colorado was ranked eighth in the nation for summer road trips, in part because of our skyways. And two are…