News

Business

Business innovation center coming to downtown Durango

Fort Lewis College business school to lead joint effort

October 26, 2019

Cortez

Pueblo villages thrived on Mesa Verde escarpment

Study indicates system of reservoirs, occupation from 900 to 1300

October 26, 2019

Briefs

Dolores Rotary Club to hold fundraiser for Dolores playground

The Journal The Dolores Rotary Club will hold a fundraiser for the new playground at Joe Rowell Park with a…

October 26, 2019

Cortez

Elderly hunter still missing in San Juan National Forest

Alvie Webb disappeared on Oct. 19 near Roaring Fork

October 26, 2019

Briefs

Nominations open for 2020 Southwest Colorado Women in Business awards

The Journal Nominations will be accepted for the 2020 Southwest Colorado Women in Business awards now through midnight Dec. 2.…

October 26, 2019

Briefs

St. Barnabas and Grace’s Kitchen to host Thanksgiving dinner

St. Barnabas of the Valley Episcopal Church fills up quickly for the annual community Thanksgiving dinner.The Journal file St. Barnabas…

October 26, 2019

Briefs

Construction will cause delays on U.S. 160 north of Towaoc

A crash on U.S. Highway 160/491 near a construction zone sent a driver to the hospital on Tuesday.Patrick Armijo/The Journal…

October 26, 2019

Coal

Navajo Transitional Energy becomes third-largest coal producer in U.S.

Company has acquired mines in Wyoming and Montana

October 26, 2019

Durango Police Department

Durango police: Man accidentally shot himself with child in car

Driver tried to take himself to hospital

October 26, 2019

6th Judicial District

Man stands trial for alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl

Incident occurred last year in Bayfield, authorities say

October 26, 2019

Cortez

A border wall for Colorado? Residents react to President Trump

‘We’ll just make it into a climbing wall. That’s what Colorado does’

October 25, 2019

Cortez

Southwest Health Alliance to see startup savings through new partnership

Group aims to lower costs for employers, residents

October 25, 2019

Local News

Durango skateboarder is 475 miles into fundraising trip to California

Jeff ‘Hot Dog’ Markman’s journey will benefit youths in Brazil

October 25, 2019

Cortez

BLM announces adoptions of wild horses, but not enough to manage population

BLM continues to explore fertility control options

October 25, 2019

Construction and property

Average Durango home price jumps in 3rd quarter

Broker says statistic is deceiving

October 25, 2019

Crime

Police searching for hit-and-run vehicle

Incident happened Tuesday morning in downtown Durango

October 25, 2019

Economic development

Meeting the needs of different generations is key to business success

Speaker at economic summit says it comes down to people

October 25, 2019

Cortez

The Bridge celebrates new facility

Transitional housing a crucial part of new building

October 24, 2019

Abusive behaviour

Report: Former La Plata County priests among those guilty of abuse

Church leaders worked in Durango, Ignacio

October 24, 2019

Dolores

Dolores forum addresses school community concerns

Superintendent, attorney answer questions on recent personnel issues

October 24, 2019

Education

Mancos school board talks state news, construction progress

Campus renovation praised, no stance on Prop CC

October 24, 2019

Cortez

BLM: Solving wild horse problem will take $5 billion, 15 years

Agency hiring staff to speed roundups in Nevada

October 24, 2019

Briefs

Pumpkin Fest coming to Cortez

The Piñon Project’s annual Pumpkin Fest will be held Saturday with festivities including a zombie run and a costume contest.…

October 24, 2019

Environment

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

October 23, 2019