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Fewer residents benefit from mortgage assistance in SW Colorado

Higher rent prevents people from saving enough for down payments

January 15, 2018

Local News

Local fire department to build training tower

It will provide fire, rescue practice

January 15, 2018

Local News

Cortez unveils new city government website

Features designed to be easier to navigate

January 14, 2018

Local News

Woman’s body found Saturday morning along Florida Road

Police say no foul play is suspected

January 14, 2018

Local News

Man suspected of making threats to Durango police identified

Police closed parts of College Drive and Camino del Rio during search

January 14, 2018

Business

Sun sets on Del Sol clothing shop on Main Avenue in Durango

Owner plans to spend more time with grandkids

January 14, 2018

Local News

Eli Tomac bows out of Houston Supercross

Kawasaki team dealing with injury ‘day by day’

January 13, 2018

Local News

U.S. says snow-loving lynx no longer need special protection

Wild cat listed as ‘threatened’

January 12, 2018

Local News

During warm winter, bears wander Durango neighborhoods, unable to sleep

City Council will consider extending wildlife and garbage ordinance by 60 days

January 12, 2018

Local News

Cortez Animal Shelter’s fund drive raises record numbers

12 Strays of Christmas receive outpouring of donations

January 12, 2018

Business

Region 9 hires Heather Otter as economic development project manager

Heather Otter is joining the Region 9 Economic Development District as their Economic Development Project Manager. Otter currently works with…

January 12, 2018

Local News

Know Your Dough seeking volunteers

The Journal Know Your Dough, a nonprofit that provides personal financial wellness programs to local youth and young adults, is…

January 12, 2018

Local News

Texas man pleads not guilty in shooting death of Durangoan

Judge sets trial date for April

January 12, 2018

Local News

Juniper trees across Southwest Colorado are taking a mysterious turn

Junipers’ color change raises questions among foresters

January 12, 2018

Local News

Mancos church holds vigil to support ICE detainee

Rosa Sabido and supporters pray for Eliseo Jurado

January 12, 2018

Local News

Apply for the 2018 Uplift organizing team

The Journal Uplift, a youth-led movement for climate justice in the Colorado Plateau, is looking for a diverse group of…

January 12, 2018

Business

Zuke’s to leave Durango, lay off 16 local employees

Pet-product company will consolidate with Texas-based Merrick Pet Care

January 12, 2018

Business

Region 9 hires economic project manager

Otter Region 9 Economic Development District recently hired Heather Otter as its economic development project manager, effective on Monday. Otter…

January 12, 2018

Education

Sheriff’s Office starts $1,000 scholarship program

The Journal The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a scholarship program for 2018 for $1,000 to qualified legal residents…

January 12, 2018

Local News

McAfee announces campaign for Montezuma County commission

Democrat is familiar with issues, wants plan for future

January 11, 2018

Local News

Cortez council tables vote on streetlights a second time

Pair of property owners request delay

January 11, 2018

Local News

Cortez council votes on 2018 election ballot question

First reading of sales tax issue is approved

January 11, 2018

Local News

Catlin brings ‘momentum’ to House 58 seat

Republican water expert represents local views

January 11, 2018

Local News

Cagin seeks equality for rural Colorado’s 58th District

Democrat says he ‘will fight’ for District 58th needs

January 11, 2018