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Hospital releases kids injured in deadly Colorado crash

The final two children involved in a fatal car crash Monday in La Plata County have been released from an…

April 25, 2016

Archaeologists use high tech to unlock pyramids’ mystery

The Great Pyramid for Pharaoh Khufu in Giza, still holds mysteries. If new hidden rooms are discovered, they may provide…

April 25, 2016

Local News

Tourism at Mesa Verde posts sizable increase

More than a half-million people visited the park in 2015

April 25, 2016

Local News

Colorado legislators vote to ban red-light cameras

Governor likely to veto plan again

April 25, 2016

Local News

Plans announced for a presidential primary in Colorado

After chaotic caucus, lawmakers look to include more voters

April 25, 2016

Local News

Charter schools’ funding battle advances in Colorado committee

Durango school district supportive of legislative effort

April 25, 2016

Business

Senator calls for criminal probe of Gold King spill

Durango councilor contends probe could hinder Superfund

April 25, 2016

Local News

Vandals and dumpers strike Mud Springs area

Illegal dumping costs taxpayers

April 25, 2016

Business

Towaoc highlights job opportunities at career day

About 60 booths representing colleges, universities, Ute Mountain Ute tribal offices, area employers and workforce offices fill the gym at…

April 25, 2016

Local News

Cortez residents take advantage of city cleanup day

Local residents had a chance to dump trash in bins at the BMX track Saturday as the city of Cortez…

April 25, 2016

Education

Cortez high school students celebrate with Earth Day carnival

Liam and Jonathan Sandner race to see who can knock over all the water bottles at the Montezuma-Cortez High School…

April 25, 2016

Business

Home & Ranch Show highlights ideas for your home

Garden-minded entrepreneurs launch at show

April 25, 2016

Local News

Utah recreation mecca considered for monument status

Local outdoor industry depends on Cedar Mesa

April 25, 2016

Business

Turnover plagues child care in Southwest Colorado

Low wages, burnout driving the problem

April 25, 2016

Business

Colorado marijuana growers plan seed giveaway

Colorado Plateau Growers Inc. plans another seed giveaway on Saturday, April 30 from 2-5 p.m. at the Colorado Visitors Center…

April 25, 2016

Business

Mercy offers free education to those with prediabetes

For The Journal Anyone identified as having prediabetes is invited to attend a free class by Sheena Carswell, CNS, BC-ADM,…

April 25, 2016

Business

Century 21 affiliate earns a top sales award

For The Journal Century 21 Real Estate recently recognized Terry McCabe, sales affiliate with Century 21 West Slope Realty, as…

April 25, 2016

Local News

Cortez gets new sewer cleaning truck

Phil Starks and Ernest Kois demonstrate how the new Cortez Sanitation District sewer truck works.Sam Green/The Journal A new sewer…

April 23, 2016

Local News

M-CHS will offer more advanced opportunities

Funding from the Colorado Education Initiative will give Montezuma-Cortez High School students more opportunities to enroll in Advanced Placement classes,…

April 23, 2016

Local News

Survey asks Cortez residents about their Internet use

A survey on the City of Cortez website asks respondents to answer questions about Internet speeds. The city is collaborating…

April 23, 2016

Local News

Wanted man arrested after standoff in Cortez

Man pepper-sprayed, stunned

April 21, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis junior crowned Miss Hozhoni

‘I would like to break that stereotype of pilgrims and Indians,’ Arviso says

April 21, 2016

Local News

Cortez public divided on old high school, survey reveals

Many don’t want it to be repurposed, survey shows

April 21, 2016

Local News

Vetoed small-loan bill – with change – returns to Legislature

Predatory lending concerns persist

April 21, 2016