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Cortez library launches reading and entertainment series

For The Journal The Cortez Public Library’s summer reading program focuses on health this year with the theme, “On Your…

May 20, 2016

Business

New Country Auto introduces new managers in Cortez

New Country Auto Center has announced that it now operates under new management. Managers are, left to right: Angela Nichols,…

May 20, 2016

Local News

Yellowstone incident has link to Mesa Verde

Three notorious men cited in local incident

May 19, 2016

Local News

Re-1 board approves capital projects

The Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School board approved several capital reserve projects at their meeting Tuesday. The board approved a roof for…

May 19, 2016

Local News

Taking a bath

Recent rains left a puddle for birds to take a bath behind the Cortez Cultural Center.Sam Green/The Journal

May 19, 2016

Local News

Marijuana smuggling map misplaces Colorado

For a moment, Wyoming was drug hub

May 19, 2016

Local News

Re-1 district operating with ‘bare-bones’ budget

Board vote expected at June 21 meeting

May 19, 2016

Local News

Old Cortez high school should come down, task force says

Old high school should come down, task force says

May 18, 2016

Local News

Why doesn’t the West report its lead data?

Lead poisoning in children is underreported nationwide, and the West’s lack of data is particularly glaring

May 18, 2016

Local News

Coloradans escalate protests over drilling on public land

In Colorado, another showdown at a government auction for oil and gas leases

May 18, 2016

Local News

Can the feds save eagles by allowing more to be killed?

Fish and Wildlife Service hopes proposal will entice energy developers to obtain permits for eagle deaths

May 18, 2016

Local News

Mancos school board postpones push for renovations

Though Mancos school board president Blake Mitchell said the district needs to “aggressively pursue” renovating its football field and other…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Mancos library’s films sure to inspire the inner runner

The Mancos Public Library presents a double feature sure to inspire the inner runner in everyone.First up is the short…

May 18, 2016

Local News

New oil and gas leases are proposed for Southwest Colorado

Some leases border and are within Lone Mesa State Park

May 17, 2016

Local News

Explore the nature of Sand Canyon with a short hike

For The Journal The San Juan Mountains Association leads an educational hike in Sand Canyon, Canyons of the Ancients National…

May 17, 2016

Local News

Hike Mud Springs on National Trails Day

For The Journal The San Juan Mountains Association Bureau of Land Managementâ€™s Tres Rios Field Office celebrates National Trails Day…

May 17, 2016

Local News

Colorado legislative failures open door to ballot drives

Groups mount several efforts in wake of lackluster progress

May 17, 2016

Local News

Durango art thief sentenced in ‘Afghan Girl’ heist

Gallery owner: Restitution ‘a drop in the bucket’

May 17, 2016

Local News

Formal charges filed against men arrested in child sex sting

One lawyer says client ‘entrapped’

May 17, 2016

Local News

Truck crashes into hospital building

The driver of a pickup that ended up under the walkway heading into Southwest Memorial Hospital was checked out in…

May 17, 2016

Local News

Colo. Gov. Hickenlooper signs bill in Durango

Legislation allows partnerships across state lines

May 17, 2016

Local News

Dolores River Brewery will host high-energy Farmington Hill

Country-rock band gets dance party going

May 17, 2016

Local News

Body found in missing Durango woman’s car

Farmington police say no foul play suspected

May 17, 2016

Business

Study: States are losing out on billions by keeping pot illegal

Critics point to social problems from legalization

May 17, 2016