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Boy, 9, on a mission to protect national monuments

Hawaiian family visits Canyons of the Ancients

August 30, 2017

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Man gets community service for duct-taping dog’s mouth shut

Owner says puppy was eating items inside his car

August 30, 2017

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Sweet Taste of Dolores prepares for inaugural get-together

New event aims to bring community together

August 29, 2017

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Bears raid Dolores trash as town phases in resistant cans

But new secured bins have improved the situation, sheriff says

August 29, 2017

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Dolores River Festival boosts economy, analysis says

Fort Lewis College study surveyed festivalgoers, businesses

August 29, 2017

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Denver passes immigrant protections amid White House threats

The Journal Denver’s City Council has approved an ordinance aimed at protecting immigrants amid White House threats to revoke federal…

August 29, 2017

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Colorado woman gets 6 years in prison for son’s drowning

Aragon The Journal A western Colorado woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for being passed out drunk…

August 29, 2017

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Dolores River Anglers’ board, membership to meet at WildEdge brewery

The Journal The Dolores River Anglers plan to hold their annual business meeting along with a casting clinic on Monday,…

August 29, 2017

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Grand Summer Night celebrates Mancos art community

Saturday event brings art, music to Grand Avenue

August 29, 2017

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Identities of men involved in Wednesday’s Archuleta County shooting released

Gary Phipps of Durango pronounced dead Thursday

August 29, 2017

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Police investigate double stabbing at homeless camp

Two men treated and released at Mercy Regional Medical Center

August 29, 2017

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Fire northwest of Bayfield likely accidental

Investigators believe fire caused upward of $700,000 in damages

August 29, 2017

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Access to isolated BLM land is a tough road

Parking lot, interim gate contemplated as residents urge assistance

August 29, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez surpasses English SAT benchmark

School district aims to improve math scores

August 28, 2017

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DC Rat Rod car show meets on Colorado borderland

Car show brings car lovers from near and far

August 27, 2017

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Expanding Loungin’ Lizard opens The Chophouse on Main Street

Restaurant fills coffee cups by day, steak and tapas orders by night

August 27, 2017

Education

State considers using free resources instead of school textbooks

The Journal To address the cost of college textbooks, a Colorado Senate bill has established a council to evaluate the…

August 25, 2017

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Locomotive restoration of 1883 steam engine ‘on track’

Jim Poston, a member of the Locomotive 169/Business Car B-1 Restoration Team, is shown near the 1883 steam engine on…

August 25, 2017

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Four-time drunken driving offender gets jail for hit-and-run

Durango man hit two pedestrians on College Drive

August 25, 2017

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CHAS to share information with Durango, Cortez

Part of a statewide tour, a team of experts from Colorado Health Access Survey will visit Durango and Cortez Sept.…

August 25, 2017

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A driverless carriage. The next big thing?

Coachman loses ride; horse follows route

August 25, 2017

Agriculture

For Colorado farmers in crisis, a new hotline offers hope

DENVER — “The agricultural economic crisis is real. The resulting stress is real. Let’s TALK about it.” That’s the pitch…

August 25, 2017

Business

Colorado to Sessions: Pot industry working and can be better

DENVER — Colorado’s legal marijuana industry is working — and can work better with federal collaboration, the state’s governor and…

August 25, 2017

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Mancos approves contract for bridge design

Russell Engineering will design Main Street bridge

August 25, 2017