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Donations spike on Colorado Gives Day in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofits will receive portion of $1 million to be given away statewide

December 11, 2018

Education

These Colorado lawmakers will shape education policy in 2019

McLachlan of Durango to chair Education Committee in House

December 11, 2018

Local News

Durango school board plans midyear review of Superintendent Dan Snowberger

District says it will examine how school leader handled recent incident

December 11, 2018

Local News

RE-1 outlines deep concerns with Kiva Montessori, will meet tonight

District considers revoking charter; Kiva board refuses to surrender

December 11, 2018

Local News

Dolores continues pot ban for one year

Board wants time to determine administrative costs

December 11, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College students study what motivates young voters

Midterm turnout among 18 to 25 age group far outpaced 2014

December 11, 2018

Local News

What the Violence Against Women Act could do — and one major flaw

Violence Against Women Act doesn’t protect women from 228 tribes in Alaska and four in Maine

December 11, 2018

Local News

Sheriff seeks grant to ease recidivism, mental health issues at jail

Rural jails a gap population for mental health, state says

December 11, 2018

Local News

Group calls on board to fire Durango superintendent Snowberger

White paper alleges discrepancies and inaccuracies in résumés, applications for past jobs, including 9-R

December 11, 2018

Local News

Trial for Mark Redwine postponed until mid-2019

Judge expected to rule on dozens of motions in coming months, including change of venue

December 10, 2018

Local News

Co-op seeks to change Tri-State rules to boost renewable energy buying power

LPEA receives letter from United Power

December 10, 2018

Local News

Chapman Hill opens to sledders for sneak preview

Hill may open fully before school’s winter break

December 10, 2018

Local News

Does La Plata County’s barking dog ordinance have teeth?

New regulations will be tested in court jury trial in January

December 10, 2018

Local News

Judge: Colorado sheriff cannot hold people for immigration

DENVER – A Colorado judge is barring a sheriff’s department from continuing to jail people suspected of being in the…

December 10, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College business plan contest adds high school division

Hawk Tank not just for Fort Lewis College students in 2019

December 10, 2018

Local News

Longtime federal magistrate David West to hang up the robe

Colleagues say he was ‘fair’ and ‘sympathetic’ during his 32 years on the bench

December 10, 2018

Local News

With recent hire, digital advertising to play greater role in marketing Durango

DATO values data from online efforts

December 10, 2018

Local News

Groups plan how to help those with special needs during emergencies

Response plans must consider foreign speakers, people with disabilities

December 10, 2018

Local News

Nine new police officers ready for duty

Four of the academy’s latest graduates already have jobs secured

December 10, 2018

Local News

Paper lanterns brighten Four Seasons for Luminaria Night

Several other holiday events coming up

December 9, 2018

Local News

‘37 Postcards’ takes Sunflower stage this weekend

Play tells witty story of a dysfunctional family in a sinking home

December 9, 2018

Local News

Gas well leaks wastewater in Canyons of Ancients National Monument

Most affected soil removed after spill breaches tank, containment area

December 9, 2018

Local News

The Journal’s Angel Tree helps spread holiday generosity

Piñon Project organizes Christmas for Kids 2018 program

December 8, 2018

Business

Fort Lewis marketing class aids Humane Society

Social media, low-cost options top ideas to spread the word

December 8, 2018