News

Two wildfires in western Colorado are contained

Bull Draw Fire scorched 36,520 acres northwest of Nucla

October 12, 2018

Hickenlooper’s office labels ethics complaint a political stunt

DENVER — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office on Friday called an ethics complaint filed against him a stunt aimed at…

October 12, 2018

Business

Colorado prosecutor: Marijuana laws too loose

Loopholes disguise illegal activity, Troyer says

October 12, 2018

Local News

Cortez Adult Education Center starts ESL and GED classes on Oct. 22

Brandi Piller teaches a language arts GED class.Courtesy photo The Cortez Adult Education Center will start Session II English as…

October 12, 2018

Local News

La Plata County plans for another year of low revenues in 2019

Slight bump in property taxes is expected to be short-lived

October 12, 2018

Local News

Moose population swells at Colorado national park

A moose is spotted browsing on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, near Grand Lake, Coloroado. This cow…

October 12, 2018

Business

One of oldest coal companies in U.S. files for bankruptcy

Colorado-based Westmoreland is fourth major coal company in three years to file

October 12, 2018

Local News

Juvenile detention center remains shuttered in Durango, with no new contractor

Sheriff’s Office transporting ‘handful’ of offenders to Grand Junction or Pueblo

October 12, 2018

Local News

Drought plan aims to curtail water loss at Lake Powell, Lake Mead

Avoiding serious shortages at Lake Powell, Lake Mead is the goal

October 12, 2018

Education

Colorado’s Safe2Tell program sees surge of suicide reports

Number now surpasses bullying as reason to contact program

October 12, 2018

Local News

Snow reaches Southwest Colorado; Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend

Chain laws in effect for mountain passes around Durango

October 11, 2018

Local News

Pet or service animal? The distinction matters

Lax rules allow people to claim special status for their pets

October 11, 2018

Business

Durango, region find LEDs to be a bright idea

Switching from incandescents expected to save $180K per year

October 11, 2018

Local News

Border officials alarmed by migrants abandoned in desert

Large groups of Guatemalan and other Central American migrants have been abandoned in recent weeks in the desert close to…

October 11, 2018

Local News

Final plans for south side park are introduced

Community input played large role in final decisions

October 11, 2018

Local News

Mancos artists open their galleries to the public

Town hosts its fourth annual studio tour

October 10, 2018

Local News

Judge to U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Don’t ‘cherry pick’ science

Agency must reconsider protections for Pacific fisher

October 10, 2018

Local News

How politics could impact future counts of Yellowstone grizzlies

Court ruling restores federal protections

October 10, 2018

Local News

Applications accepted for DU master’s program in social work

The Journal The University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work is accepting applications for its Advanced Standing program starting…

October 10, 2018

Local News

Center offers workshop on Quickbooks accounting software

The Journal Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center will sponsor a full-day introductory workshop in Mancos on QuickBooks, a popular…

October 10, 2018

Local News

Piñon Project getting a jump on Christmas for Kids program

The Piñon Project’s Youth Empowerment Project is preparing for its annual Christmas for Kids program, which helps families provide gifts…

October 10, 2018

Local News

Southwestern states agree on plan to manage overtaxed Colorado River

The low level of the water line is shown on the banks of the Colorado River in Hoover Dam, Ariz.…

October 9, 2018

Local News

Nonprofit accounting workshop planned for Nov. 1

The Journal Staff for small nonprofits can learn the ins and outs of their financial and tax reporting obligations at…

October 9, 2018

Local News

Documentary film festival debuts at Opera House this weekend

Documentary film festival debuts at Opera House next weekend

October 9, 2018