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Getting to know the Artisans of Mancos

Stephanie Stuckman has a corner in the Artisans’ gallery filled with photos of birds and animals. Cards, photos, puzzles and…

Jackson Gulch Reservoir is full, ready for irrigation

The Jackson Gulch Reservoir is full and set at 100 percent allotment for irrigation in 2016, Mancos Water Conservancy District…

Two students win spots at national history contest

Student project on Powell qualifies for nationals

Reward offered to catch looters in SE Utah

Reward offered to catch looters in SE Utah

Human jaw bone found south of Cortez

Bone likely was used in training

High school bands earn awards and plan concert

Symphonic winds band earns ‘superior’ ratings

Livwell marijuana dispensary hosts open house

Mary Helms molds a glass butterfly during her glass-blowing demonstration Saturday for the LivWell open house at its new location…

Excel Energy proposes $1 billion wind farm

Associated Press DENVER — The state’s largest electricity provider is asking utilities commissioners to approve a $1 billion wind project.…

Beer mash blamed in rollover crash

Associated Press DURANGO — Investigators say beer was a factor in a rollover crash in southwest Colorado, but drunken-driving was…

Outdoor enthusiasts attend show at fairgrounds

Outdoor and gun show visits fairgrounds

The Montezuma County Fairgrounds was busy this weekend with Steve Blackwell’s Ultimate Outdoor and Gun Show.Sam Green/The Journal

U.S. Highway 491 under construction through November

Some businesses along North Broadway are worried that construction will limit access for customers.Sam Green/The Journal Cortez motorists can expect…

Colorado rafters spent at record levels last year, outfitters ready for another big season

Slow spring melt bodes well for big water right as the crowds arrive

Calkins building qualifies for National Historic Register

Council endorses affordable housing project

With Trump’s victory, hopes of lands transfer fade

Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Charleston, W.Va., on May 5. Trump’s apparent lock on the Republican presidential nomination…

Rain barrels cleared to catch roof runoff

Governor signs bill bringing two-year effort to a close

Elk hunting, breeding operation on its way out

With a new managerial arrangement expected to be finalized next month, it appears that at least one of six leases…

S.W. Colorado lawmakers reflect on wins, losses

Water, wildfires and Gold King Mine spill tops the list

Legislators point fingers after lackluster progress

Colorado State Capitol BuildingGetty Images/iStockphoto DENVER – The day after the legislative session ended, leaders from both sides of the…

Chances drying up for rafting the Dolores River

Water levels don’t indicate a release being feasible this year

Local Realtors assist Habitat For Humanity

A dozen Four Corners Board of Realtors volunteers, several Habitat board members and a partner family member all worked together…

Oil and gas challenges effort to protect grouse

A sage grouse stands in a meadow at the Smith Creek Ranch, east of Fallon, Nev. The oil and gas…

Colorado pot businesses sell $270 million this year

Associated Press DENVER – New state figures show that Colorado marijuana shops sold more than $270 million in the first…

Colorado’s new lieutenant governor takes office

State Sen. Lucia Guzman, left, D-Denver, talks with Donna Lynne before a ceremony to swear in Lynne as Colorado’s new…