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City employee dies of injuries suffered on job

Durango officials decline to release circumstance of death

September 28, 2018

Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s drought is getting worse, with unusually dry conditions across more than 85 percent of the state.…

September 27, 2018

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Durango police investigating body found near Dog Park

A 27-year-old Wisconsin man died at least a month ago

September 27, 2018

Local News

A sign of autumn? Second waterline break in two days scrambles crews

The site of the waterline break south of Apple Drive on the northern edge of Hawkins Preserve.Carter Pape/The Journal A…

September 27, 2018

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Cortez City Council recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day

Council also OKs water, library projects

September 27, 2018

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Durango stops enforcing camping ban at night

ACLU, federal appeals court throw city ordinance into question

September 27, 2018

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Homecoming features parade, games and dance

Parade begins Thursday at 5 p.m. on Montezuma Ave.

September 26, 2018

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Court documents describe abysmal conditions in animal cruelty case

Most animals subjected to ‘chronic or repeated serious physical harm’

September 26, 2018

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Train hits sedan on 32nd Street, no injuries reported

Driver of Hyundai cited for disregarding traffic signal, crossing gate

September 26, 2018

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Gardner: Probe Kavanaugh allegations

Woman from Boulder accuses Supreme Court nominee of sexual misconduct

September 26, 2018

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Should Dolores allow pot stores? Town, residents weigh in

Town bans them now, but moratorium ends in December

September 26, 2018

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Southwest Open School receives $4,000 STEM grant

Adrianna Martinez receives her diploma from Southwest Open School Director Matt Keefauver on May 30.The Journal file The Journal Southwest…

September 26, 2018

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Juniper trees recover in Southwest Colorado

But in Arizona and Utah, the outlook for the hardy tree is grim

September 26, 2018

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Rep. Scott Tipton says he focuses on district, not tweets

Cortez congressman credits tax cuts for economic growth

September 25, 2018

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Durango nonprofit offers loans to purchase manufactured homes

HomesFund aims to help residents with low incomes

September 25, 2018

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Body found near Durango Dog Park

Search and rescue worked Tuesday night to recover remains

September 25, 2018

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Mancos artists open studios for Oct. tour

Daylong event starts at Visitor’s Center, includes demonstrations

September 25, 2018

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Artisans of Mancos to host reception for Hilary Mockewich

Painter gained training in Pennsylvania and Italy

September 25, 2018

Business

First Southwest Bank helps fund purchase of Western Excelsior facility

David Sitton works out details to starting up operations of a rebuilt aspen mill in Mancos. He gained financing for…

September 25, 2018

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Farmers worry bailout for Trump trade dispute won’t be enough

Chinese tariffs on agricultural products hit home

September 25, 2018

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BLM advisory group returns, updated with Trump goals

Changes met with skepticism from some members

September 25, 2018

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Will Smith’s bungee jump: The latest stunt near Grand Canyon

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – At the end of the 1991 movie “Thelma & Louise,” the two leading ladies – fugitives cornered…

September 25, 2018

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State Senate candidates Coram, Unger differ on ballot issues

Costs of government action often divides candidates

September 25, 2018

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad rolls again

Harper: ‘It has been the toughest summer you can imagine’

September 22, 2018