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Montezuma County finds water for road maintenance

DWCD grants access to canal for road maintenance

June 28, 2018

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Junior golfers hone their skills at Conquistador Golf Camp

Approximately 80 participate in weeklong clinic

June 28, 2018

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Polis, Stapleton to face off for Colorado governor’s seat

Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush will challenge Scott Tipton for Congress

June 26, 2018

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Bush will challenge Tipton for Colorado seat in U.S. House

County picks Republican Stapleton, Democrat Kennedy for governor

June 26, 2018

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Grace’s Kitchen celebrates 20th year of feeding neighbors

More than 90 people attended an Italian dinner on June 23 to raise funds for Grace’s Kitchen and to celebrate…

June 26, 2018

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Filmmaker Kody Dayish pleads guilty to obstruction of telephone service

New Mexico man faces up to 18 months in jail

June 26, 2018

Business

Southwest Health hires practice administrator Craig Oswald

Craig Oswald will join Southwest Health System at the chief medical services officer on Aug. 1, according to spokeswoman Haley…

June 26, 2018

Local News

5 years after Black Forest Fire, danger looms

Residents mitigate, but there are no guarantees

June 24, 2018

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For Pets’ Sake membership drive is underway

The Journal For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s membership drive for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is underway. For Pets’…

June 24, 2018

Agriculture

Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

June 24, 2018

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Silverton cancels famed Fourth of July fireworks show

High fire danger prompts cancellation

June 24, 2018

Business

Could Bureau of Land Management call La Plata County home?

Nascent effort emerges to lure agency headquarters

June 24, 2018

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First Celtic Fair in Parque de Vida draws colorful Cortez crowd

All-day event expands on 2017 county fair attraction

June 23, 2018

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Mesa Verde National Park to host traditional Hopi dances

The Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona, will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center…

June 23, 2018

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New Stonefish-Lizard stage to host New Orleans singer on Saturday

Heidijo to play first concert in new venue

June 23, 2018

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Dolores school board meets to discuss budget, teacher salaries

The Dolores school board, meeting Wednesday in a special workshop to discuss the preliminary 2018-2019 budget, focused on opportunities for…

June 23, 2018

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Durango community has raised over $1.6 million on GoFundMe

17,706 donations have been logged since 2011

June 23, 2018

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Competency hearing scheduled for Cortez murder suspect

Defense attorney challenges latest mental health evaluation

June 22, 2018

Business

Supreme Court ruling means states can tax Amazon marketplace

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday will allow states and local governments to pursue sales taxes on more online transactions.…

June 22, 2018

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Pagosa Springs man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Rodney Keller, 52, being held on $200,000 bail

June 22, 2018

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Trapped campers, swimming bears in Montana as floods hit U.S.

Helicopters rescued people stranded by flooding in Texas and Montana

June 22, 2018

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Public suggests EPA has quantifiable goals for reducing mine pollution

Agency wants to mitigate 26 mines over five years

June 22, 2018

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Wildlife officials ask public to leave baby animals alone

Fawns disturbed or ‘rescued’ often end up dying

June 22, 2018

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Photo: Diesel train rolls out of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad depot

Passengers rode a Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train on Friday for the first time since the 416 Fire…

June 22, 2018