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Steamboat sinks Durango in ‘Best Town Ever’ poll

Not all Durangoans saddened by loss

May 13, 2016

Business

U.S. proposes to cut methane from oil, gas by nearly half

The Obama administration on Thursday proposed a new rule to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by…

May 13, 2016

Local News

Dolores man reportedly throws knife at deputy

A Dolores man threw a knife at a police officer’s head earlier this month, according to Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office…

May 12, 2016

Local News

Mancos trustees appoint Jason Spruell as marshal

Terry Jennings named parks manager

May 12, 2016

Local News

Divided legislators fall short on pressing issues

Lawmakers fall short on pressing issues in partisan Legislature

May 12, 2016

Local News

Hesperus man sentenced for child sex assault

Jury convicted Edmund Marx on six felony counts

May 12, 2016

Local News

Legislature fails to act on presidential primary

Failed efforts come despite cries for reform

May 12, 2016

Local News

Sheriff: Marijuana makes Colorado a source for traffickers

Sheriff says state’s legal pot the reason

May 11, 2016

Local News

Moab provides lessons in science, language and survival

CMS seventh-graders explore on first annual trip

May 11, 2016

Local News

City skeptical about industrial zone for marijuana

City manager cites obstacles

May 11, 2016

Local News

Teacher proposes dorm to support challenged Cortez students

A Montezuma-Cortez High School teacher is proposing a dormitory-style development program for high school students. Deb McVicker, who teaches media,…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Judge delays decision in Cortez man’s stabbing case

Mahan District Judge Jeffrey Wilson is having a tough time deciding whether to accept a plea agreement that would grant…

May 11, 2016

Education

Southwest Open School celebrates 30 years of learning

About 150 alumni, former staff and board members, current staff and students and their families gathered at Southwest Open School…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Dolores River Festival reveals lineup of bands

Dolores River Festival features evening bands, events

May 11, 2016

Local News

Terri Thomas is appointed to Cortez sanitation board

Cortez Sanitation District board members appointed Terri Thomas to the board at their meeting Monday. Thomas is serving the remainder…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Mancos weather spotters are honored for 20 years of service

Margie Connolly and Fred Harden were recognized by the National Weather Service for 20 years of recording weather data.The Journal…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Full plate of topics greets new Dolores Town Board

The new Dolores Town Board started off with a full plate of topics during its regular meeting Monday. U.S. Forest…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Forest’s plan includes new restrictions on motorcycles

Community meeting set for June 2

May 11, 2016

Local News

Southwest primed for a nasty fire season

In much of California, Arizona and New Mexico, El Niño and La Niña have combined to create dry fuels

May 11, 2016

Local News

Blasting on Red Mountain Pass to begin Wednesday

30-minute delays expected for two weeks

May 11, 2016

Local News

Timeline of Wildcat Mining’s violations and orders

Nov 3, 2008: The Colorado Division of Mining, Reclamation and Safety (DMRS) found an illegal road constructed at Mayday-Idaho mining…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Wildcat Mining’s last chance

President says mining in La Plata Canyon to begin in October

May 11, 2016

Local News

School of the West artists keeping busy

Last week, I told you about Mancos School of the West and the homeless artists looking for a nice large…

May 11, 2016

Local News

Alcohol-sales bill sent to skeptical governor

Alcohol-sales bill sent to skeptical governorLawmakers offer widespread support to sales in supermarkets

May 11, 2016