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Suckla elected to BLM grazing advisory board The BLM’s grazing advisory board for Southwest Colorado recently elected new regional board…

April 4, 2016

Agriculture

Federal government wants farmers to supply local markets

ASSOCIATED PRESS The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union has been chosen for a federal pilot program that puts farmers in contact…

April 4, 2016

Business

Empire customers may qualify for Solar energy

For The Journal Empire Electric Association and the Colorado Energy Office have partnered with Grid Alternatives, a nonprofit solar installer…

April 4, 2016

Agriculture

Suckla elected to BLM Grazing Advisory Board

For The Journal The BLMâ€™s grazing advisory board for Southwest Colorado recently elected new regional board members, including Steve Suckla,…

April 4, 2016

Education

Fort Lewis College adds education master’s degree

Master’s program trains teachers in math, science, more

April 2, 2016

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes get hands-on drone lesson

TOWAOC — At the Ute Mountain Ute Learning Center, a dozen Native Americans crowd around tables full of half-built, remote-control…

April 1, 2016

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes awarded $8M for job training

Money intended for technology, health care jobs

April 1, 2016

Local News

Kemper students to plant garden with Michelle Obama

Five fourth-graders from Kemper Elementary plan to be in Washington, D.C., this morning to help plant the White House Kitchen…

April 1, 2016

Local News

Cortez parks department wants public input

Staffers are updating parks master plan

April 1, 2016

Local News

Mancos Melt golf tournament raises $700

Painted Turtle Studio will use money for after-school program

April 1, 2016

Local News

Tipton urges need to get America back on track

Congressman laments federal agencies’ decrees

March 31, 2016

Local News

EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager

First priorities are water sampling, public outreach

March 31, 2016

Local News

Kinder Morgan case goes to Colorado Supreme Court

Final decision on tax windfall impacts local budgets

March 31, 2016

Agriculture

Stotz announces tractor pull winners

Stotz Equipment and the Cortez Future Farmers of America have announced the winners of the tractor pull contest during the…

March 31, 2016

Education

FLC students, clients benefit from adapted-exercise class

Adapted-exercise program at FLC teaches diverse set of skills

March 31, 2016

Local News

The growing clout of the Hispanic vote

Latinos make up 21 percent of the West’s electorate, and election-day turnout is on the rise

March 31, 2016

Local News

Annual food retreat planned in Mancos

For The Journal Growing Partners of Southwest Colorado hosts their annual Homegrown Food Retreat: Sharing Stories of Community Cooperation and…

March 31, 2016

Local News

Rain barrels bill goes to full Colorado Senate

Measure would OK rainwater collection

March 31, 2016

Local News

Alamosa Republican supports hospital fee restructuring

Changes would generate $730M in next fiscal year for state

March 31, 2016

Local News

Environmental groups encourage BLM to involve public in planning

The economic impact of the national parks surrounding the Moab, Utah, were cited Thursday as a reason the Bureau of…

March 31, 2016

Local News

Crow Canyon honored for 32 years of excellence

Archaeological center’s work with public, education leads to award

March 31, 2016

Local News

Mesa Verde grant funds Montezuma school field trips

Officials at The park received an $8,000 “Ticket To Ride” grant from the National Park Foundation that reimburses schools for…

March 31, 2016

Business

What a bust looks like

Low prices have energy companies and communities reeling as rig counts plummet

March 30, 2016

Local News

Film raises questions militarization of police

For The Journal The Mancos Public Library has scheduled an advance screening of “Peace Officer,” a film by Scott Christopherson…

March 30, 2016