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Ranch Rodeo set to highlight this year’s Montezuma County Fair

Ranchers of all ages will compete in event that casts light on rural life

July 30, 2019

Arboles

Pine Tree Fire north of Arboles reaches 742 acres

Work mostly complete Tuesday

July 30, 2019

Briefs

Duane Jundt to present illustrated presentation on Theodore Roosevelt

Jundtdu1-i-syn The Journal Historian Duane G. Jundt will present an evening program, “Birdwatcher in Chief: Theodore Roosevelt and America’s Birds,”…

July 30, 2019

Briefs

Dennison family to host reunion

The Journal The Dennison Family Reunion will take place Saturday at Cortez City Park. A potluck lunch will take place…

July 30, 2019

Dolores

Escalante Days plans full slate of music Aug. 10

8-band festival features local musicians

July 29, 2019

Local News

Update: Woman flown to hospital after Mancos Hill crash

Traffic stopped to allow dogs to cross highway when crash occurred

July 29, 2019

Injury

Woman rescued from Horse Gulch

Mountain biker suffers leg injury

July 29, 2019

Cortez

City of Cortez probes possible embezzlement

Investigation includes former employee; details not disclosed

July 29, 2019

4-H

Montezuma County Fair gearing up

Reckless Kelly kicks off events; now, youngsters will take the stage

July 28, 2019

Dolores

Dolores man killed in Hesperus rollover

Excessive speed a factor in 5:30 a.m. Sunday crash

July 28, 2019

Courts

Bond lowered for woman accused of homicide

Defense attorney argues initial $1 million cash-only bail ‘unconstitutional’

July 28, 2019

Bayfield High School

Three area high schools rank among state’s top 100

U.S. News uses several factors to rate public institutions

July 27, 2019

Animas Valley

Burn scar flooding dissipates in Falls Creek Ranch

Natural terrain absorbed flows

July 27, 2019

Construction and property

Residents worry about blasting for hotels on East Second Ave.

Durango residents Josh Rosenthal, Deb Morgan, center, and Danielle Sandstedt discuss the construction of two six-story hotels on East Second…

July 27, 2019

Local News

USDA to issue hemp farming regulations this fall

Industry seeks clarification about banking services, crop insurance

July 27, 2019

Colorado Department of Transportation

Memorial Rock damage repaired on Colorado 145

Natural disaster memorialized by Colorado governor

July 27, 2019

Ignacio

Ignacio, regional law enforcement face recruitment challenges

Nearly every local agency has open positions to fill

July 27, 2019

416 Fire

Nonprofits help mitigate spread of weeds around 416 Fire burn area

In wake of disaster, invasive plants take root

July 27, 2019

Briefs

Crow Canyon welcomes first-ever postdoctoral scholar

The Journal Dr. Michelle Turner, PhD, will join Crow Canyon Archaeological Center as an independent scholar to lead cutting-edge research…

July 26, 2019

Briefs

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input on future state parks sites

Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public comment on possible sites for new state parks.Journal File The Journal Colorado Parks and…

July 26, 2019

Briefs

Highway 160 construction to continue Saturday

Roadwork will continue Saturday on U.S. Highway 160.Durango Herald File The Journal Highway work will be underway Saturday just west…

July 26, 2019

Cortez

Adding to thicket: Tipton proposes his own wilderness bill

Dissatisfied with CORE Act, House member introduces new legislation

July 26, 2019

Advertising

La Plata County serves as backdrop for ‘short film’

Great Outdoors Colorado introduces ‘Wilder’

July 26, 2019

Local News

Take steps to be prepared before your pet goes missing

By Emily Phillips La Plata County Humane Society After a long day at work, you come home knowing that you’ll…

July 26, 2019