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Cortez

Update: Coal seam fire burns north of Dolores

Underground fire has been burning since summer 2018

October 18, 2019

Aztec

Can yoga help heal Aztec?

2 years after school shooting, community members find ways to lift each other up

October 18, 2019

Armed Forces

Haircuts, clothing and more provided to Four Corners vets

Fifth annual Veterans Stand Down held at fairgrounds in Durango

October 17, 2019

Cortez

Two storms could alleviate dry spell in Southwest Colorado

Region is listed in ‘severe drought’

October 17, 2019

Farmington

BLM treating sagebrush with airdrops to benefit native grasses

About 9,000 acres being targeted with herbicide pellets

October 17, 2019

Crime

Several vehicles broken into in Durango West II subdivision

‘Lock your vehicles, take your belongings and secure them,’ law enforcement says

October 17, 2019

Local News

Durango driver won’t be charged in fatal crash with bicyclist

Police determine cyclist pulled out in front of truck

October 17, 2019

Bayfield

Deputies in the classroom work to build trust, improve security

Students learn basics of law and justice

October 17, 2019

Animas Valley

Durango shows up in force for Ed Zink memorial

Hundreds pack into Community Concert Hall to pay tribute

October 17, 2019

Durango city officials

Durango suspends, investigates municipal employee

City suggests public money was misappropriated

October 17, 2019

Clubs and Association

Knots, knives and hatchets – not just for boys anymore

Boy Scouts welcome young women to the troop

October 17, 2019

Briefs

Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society to meet

The Journal The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society will host Grant Coffey to discuss “Designing Social Landscapes in…

October 17, 2019

Briefs

Colorado Judicial Department to hold free legal resource day

The Colorado Judicial Department will hold a free legal resource day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at 1060…

October 17, 2019

Bayfield

Bayfield to harvest fruit for food justice and bear safety

Community event to glean trees around downtown Saturday

October 17, 2019

Briefs

Cortez Public Library announces WAC activities

The Cortez Public Library has announced the November Wednesday Activities Club sessions.Courtesy Cortez Public Library Wednesday Activities Club (WAC) is…

October 17, 2019

Briefs

Cortez Public Library announces November story times

The library has announced the November story times.Cortez Public Library The Raising Readers Storytime program is held every at 10:30…

October 17, 2019

Animas High School

Colorado Cycling League’s ‘Decade on Dirt’ ends in Durango

Colorado Cycling League state championships appear here to stay

October 17, 2019

Casino and gambling

Sports wagering might be coming to Southwest Colorado

If Proposition DD passes, Sky Ute and Ute Mountain casinos could take bets

October 17, 2019

Governmental Entities

Mancos board talks budget, agency contributions, water plant

Next budget workshop set for Nov. 13

October 16, 2019

Dolores

Dolores Town Board hears new ideas

Playground plans continue, build planned for 2020

October 16, 2019

Dolores

Parks and Wildlife to give away kokanee salmon in Dolores

Parks and Wildlife to give fish away in Dolores on Oct. 24

October 16, 2019

Dolores

Mike Preston looks back at years as McPhee Reservoir manager

Mike Preston rode highs and lows of water supply

October 16, 2019

Dolores

Superintendent serving as Dolores interim principal

Richard fills in for remainder of school year; application process reopens in January

October 16, 2019

Governmental Entities

Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project holds annual social

Heritage apple nonprofit sells 75 trees at Fenceline event

October 16, 2019