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Weather service warns of dense fog, icy roads

Low visibility, icy conditions expected

December 7, 2018

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Co-defendant in burglary case struggles to find conflict-free attorney

Case with six defendants poses conflicts of interest

December 7, 2018

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Fiber project in Cortez raises questions about federal involvement

City calls for subsidies, simplified system to expand broadband

December 7, 2018

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Cortez and Durango Adult Education Center to host winter GED graduation

The Journal The Cortez and Durango Adult Education Centers will hold a winter GED/HSE graduation ceremony on Dec. 20 from…

December 7, 2018

Business

La Plata County Economic Development Alliance looking for new leader

Roger Zalneraitis accepts position with Southern Utes

December 7, 2018

Business

Poll: Half of young Americans see better financial future

FILE- In this June 27, 2018, file photo a man is silhouetted against moonlight reflecting off the Missouri River as…

December 7, 2018

Business

Marlboro maker Altria the latest big company to explore pot

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes is joining some of the biggest names in beer in exploring the budding cannabis marketplace.…

December 7, 2018

Business

Colorado’s booming space industry is second to California’s

State home to 180 aerospace companies

December 7, 2018

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Children fold paper cranes of hope for California firefighters and victims

La Plata Boys & Girls Club sends support to first responders

December 7, 2018

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Need a tree? Take the train

Durango railroad offers trips to cut down trees in the San Juan Mountains

December 7, 2018

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Herald hosts Bar D Wranglers ticket giveaway

The Bar D Wranglers – from left, Matt Palmer, Richard Espinoza, Gary Cook and Joel Racheff – perform in June…

December 7, 2018

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Suicide-prevention efforts to expand next year in La Plata County

Nonprofits, schools, health department promote resiliency

December 7, 2018

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Utah ranchers take Fifth in cattle gate case against Chilcoat

Cattlemen face investigation on suspicion of kidnapping and false imprisonment

December 7, 2018

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School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger apologizes for recent behavior

Says he regrets handling of 911 call involving employee

December 7, 2018

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Colorado’s Hickenlooper staffs up for possible 2020 bid

Governor sounds less ambiguous lately about running

December 7, 2018

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Two drivers cited in crashes involving superintendent’s wife

17-year-old and 81-year-old faulted in incident involving Olga Snowberger

December 7, 2018

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Former Colorado House speaker adds to ethics complaint against Gov. John Hickenlooper

Frank McNulty says governor flew on private flight

December 7, 2018

Business

New marijuana dispensaries sprouting up in La Plata County

Lack of space, tougher rules and too much competition an issue in Durango

December 7, 2018

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Mancos Library holiday fair to be held Saturday

The Mancos Library will host a Holiday Maker Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 211…

December 7, 2018

Business

U.S. to ease oil drilling controls protecting imperiled greater sage grouse

Male greater sage grouse perform mating rituals for a female grouse, not pictured, in 2013 on a lake outside Walden.…

December 7, 2018

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Colorado considers new rules for oil, gas drilling near schools

DENVER – Colorado oil and gas regulators are considering enlarging the mandatory buffer zone between new wells and school property.…

December 7, 2018

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Montezuma County Moms Demand Action will host Sandy Hook vigil

The Journal Volunteers with the Montezuma County Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown…

December 7, 2018

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Man who pulled woman from burning home faces felony charges

Derrick Jimdu1-i-syn When an improperly installed wood stove caused a fire at a mobile home on County Road 25 in…

December 6, 2018

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Man who left ID at burglary site gets a year in prison

Hampson has lengthy criminal history

December 6, 2018