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‘Orphaned’ oil and gas wells are on the rise

Wells left behind by industry saddle Western states

January 17, 2018

Business

Company fined for construction worker’s death in Bayfield

Worker was ejected from lift at worksite

January 17, 2018

Local News

10-year-old boy killed in crash involving school bus near Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed about 3½ hours Wednesday

January 17, 2018

Local News

Durango man charged with smuggling drugs into county jail

Incident caused multiple inmates to become ill

January 17, 2018

Local News

Three face charges after Main Street drug bust in Cortez

Weapons, meth, marijuana found in car

January 17, 2018

Local News

GOP senator denounces Trump attacks, recalls Stalin rhetoric

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s use of the terms “fake news” and “enemy of the people” is “shameful” and reminiscent…

January 17, 2018

Local News

New Mexico man in front-end loader chase shot by deputies

PORTALES, N.M. — New Mexico authorities say a man who used a front-end loader to try to flip an SUV…

January 17, 2018

Local News

Power to Polls march scheduled for Saturday in Cortez

Cortez rally coincides with national women’s movement

January 17, 2018

Agriculture

Friends start farm, then a market to match

Three Springs Farmers Market will open in mid-June

January 17, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Fair board members resign

County agreement designed to mend fences with 4-H office

January 17, 2018

Local News

Piñon Project receives large donation

Money will be applied to general fund

January 17, 2018

Local News

Judge declines to reduce bond in Cortez murder case

State delays suspect’s mental health treatment

January 16, 2018

Local News

Best-selling outdoors author will speak in Dolores

Fedarko tells story of Grand Canyon through-hike

January 16, 2018

Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District discusses election and chief’s position

Construction of the new firehouse is on track, according to Kyle Blackmer, of Weeminuche Construction Authority.Emily Rice/The Journal The Cortez…

January 16, 2018

Local News

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on East Main Street

A pedestrian was struck Tuesday morning while crossing East Main Street in Cortez. Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Bittle called it…

January 16, 2018

Local News

Driver suspected of killing two pedestrians pleads not guilty

Bobby Lehmann, 77, is scheduled for a two-day trial in April

January 16, 2018

Local News

Prosecutors: Men sexually abused girls they called brides

Pair created desert compound using shipping containers

January 16, 2018

Local News

Company to assess uranium sites on Navajo Nation

In this May 7, 1953, file photo, Navajo miners work at the Kerr-McGee uranium mine at Cove, Arizona, in 1953.Associated…

January 16, 2018

Local News

Groups record voting rights abuses against Native Americans

Barriers continue to exist

January 15, 2018

Local News

Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

January 15, 2018

State Nation World

Family searches for answers after horse found dismembered

PUEBLO – A Colorado family is searching for answers after their beloved horse, Nickel, was butchered. The Pueblo Chieftain reports…

January 15, 2018

Local News

Cortez crews repairing water pipe on Main Street

Maintenance crews with the city of Cortez are conducting emergency repairs on a broken water pipe at the intersection of…

January 15, 2018

Local News

Driver eludes officers in stretch from Cortez to Shiprock

Speeds in excess of 100 mph

January 15, 2018

Local News

Fewer residents benefit from mortgage assistance in SW Colorado

Higher rent prevents people from saving enough for down payments

January 15, 2018