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Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

It could cost $1B to remediate Colorado’s 5,105 abandoned mines

December 9, 2015

Business

Survey at Fort Lewis College in Durango: Marijuana not a major tourism driver

Sales add a slight competitive edge, FLC prof says

December 9, 2015

Education

Fort Lewis College sees dramatic increase in applicants

College’s trustees discuss investing, potential cuts

December 9, 2015

Local News

Technology is a friend, but keep an eye on it

Technology is being touted as a pathway to education for the future. It can facilitate incremental learning and allow for…

December 9, 2015

Local News

Bazaar shoppers

Shoppers check out the handmade items at the Dolores Christmas Bazaar on Saturday at the Dolores Community Center.Sam Green/The Journal

December 9, 2015

Local News

Forest Service releases impact statement on grazing in Glade

Preferred plan would help recover mountain pastures

December 9, 2015

Local News

Dolores food drives a success

Donations go to program to feed kids

December 9, 2015

Local News

Riverfront stew

Sadie Christensen and William Layton serve green chili stew from the Dolores Riverfront Bar and Grill at the annual Taste…

December 9, 2015

Local News

Dolores River film explores water conflicts common in West

Competing demands on waterway with only so much to give

December 9, 2015

Business

Southwestern health agencies strive to coordinate care

Local providers don’t always share patient information

December 9, 2015

Local News

Journal Giving Tree provides gifts to local kids

Tamara Desrosiers places an ornament on the Angel Tree in The Journal’s lobby. Residents are welcome to pick an angel…

December 9, 2015

Local News

Homeless combat veteran jailed

Court orders VA mental health treatment

December 9, 2015

Local News

Learning about puffers may prevent theft or your car

About 1 in 3 Colorado motorists don’t know that it’s illegal to leave a vehicle unattended while running – even…

December 9, 2015

Local News

Search for snowmobiler continues in Groundhog area

Searchers are continuing to look for a missing snowmobiler in the Groundhog area, according to the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office.…

December 9, 2015

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet praises House approval of rural water bill

Bill helps small towns receive resources for water treatment

December 8, 2015

Local News

U.S. proposes removing ‘trespass livestock’ from Mesa Verde

Editor’s note: Following is a news release Monday, Dec. 7, from The National Park Service: “The National Park Service is…

December 7, 2015

Business

Ballantine fund gives $270,000 in 2015

Donations’ impact spans five counties

December 6, 2015

Local News

Funds for birth control sought

LARC program failed to receive support in 2015

December 6, 2015

Local News

Gun control gains steam

But is the climate right for Colorado?

December 6, 2015

Education

Bennet lauds progress on education bill

Legislation revamps ‘top-down’ approach to education

December 6, 2015

Local News

Guardrail to be installed on Lightner Creek Road, site of school bus accident

La Plata County road crews are widening the outward shoulder of Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) to install a…

December 6, 2015

Local News

Crime student arrested in theft

A criminal justice student was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than $5,000 from her employer. About 2 p.m. on…

December 6, 2015

Business

Rewards for shopping local

Cortez Cash, aka Mark Drudge, rewards Rhonda Tucker for shopping and eating at Cortez businesses. The surprise visit at Pippoâ€™s…

December 6, 2015

Local News

Former Colorado politician Nighthorse Campbell leads effort to honor Native American veterans

Memorial would stand on D.C. museum site

December 6, 2015