News

Chemicals

Author, nonprofit founder shares the wisdom of weeds

Organic land management proving more effective at Electra Lake

July 22, 2019

Briefs

Unwanted paint recycling event held in Dove Creek

A paint recycling event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Main Supply in Dove Creek.Associated…

July 22, 2019

Cortez

51 days on Dolores River a boon to boaters, biologists

Coming out of extreme drought, water releases a pleasant surprise

July 22, 2019

Crime

Sheriff’s Office investigating Friday night shooting

Man, 49, taken to Mercy

July 22, 2019

Lemon Reservoir

Girl found dead after apparent ATV crash near Lemon Reservoir

The 16-year-old and her father were about 4½ miles up a bumpy Forest Service road

July 22, 2019

Cancer

Dolores teen gets help on wings of an AeroAngel

Nonprofit transports Dolores boy to San Diego for cancer treatment

July 22, 2019

Local News

Bible shortage? Publishers say tariffs could cause it

President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could result in a Bible shortage. Millions of Bibles, some estimates put…

July 20, 2019

Local News

Bayfield family mourns son who died of ‘broken heart’

Scott Wiebe died nine days after his wife fell into a river and disappeared

July 20, 2019

Cortez

Panthers Stadium lights up to show off upgrades

Football field gets lighting; locker rooms get update

July 20, 2019

Environmental Protection Agency

Sunnyside Gold may face fines, litigation for refusing EPA work order

Company said it no longer has liability in mine pollution issues around Silverton

July 19, 2019

Bayfield

Bayfield debates priorities for downtown development

Bayfield debates priorities for development

July 19, 2019

Cortez

Southwestern Water Conservation District identifies replacement director

Employment offer expected to be sent next month

July 19, 2019

State Nation World

Missing hiker found dead on Torrey’s Peak in Colorado

GEORGETOWN – Authorities say a 71-year-old man who was reported missing after he didn’t return from a hike in Colorado’s…

July 19, 2019

State Nation World

Former NASA astronaut rescued after Colorado hiking fall

COLORADO SPRINGS – A retired NASA astronaut was rescued after a fall on a snowy Colorado mountain. The Gazette reported…

July 19, 2019

State Nation World

Colorado’s chief court administrator resigns

DENVER – Colorado’s chief court administrator has resigned amid The Denver Post’s investigation into a $2.5 million contract for leadership…

July 19, 2019

Animas River

Bonita Peak Superfund not affected by EPA shakeup

Mines around Silverton remain on immediate action list

July 19, 2019

Local News

Burnouts on 441 Fire a success, Forest Service says

Blaze on Missionary Ridge grows to 300 acres

July 19, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Avalanches leave path of destruction across popular trails

Colorado Trail may not be accessible this year, officials say

July 19, 2019

Business

Skagua seltzer set to release in Southwest Colorado

Ska Brewing Co. canning and distributing sparkling water

July 19, 2019

Briefs

Cortez Public Library announces August Storytimes

The Journal The Raising Readers Storytime program will be held at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at Cortez Public Library, 202…

July 19, 2019

Cortez

Bail set at $1 million in homicide west of Mancos

Debra Gaylyn Riddle suspected of killing Arizona man

July 19, 2019

Local News

Fire burning in Dark Canyon Wilderness

15-acre fire closes two trails west of Monticello

July 19, 2019

Business

New 169-unit storage facility coming to Ignacio

La Plata County commissioners unanimously approve Class 2 permit Tuesday

July 19, 2019

Justice and rights

Man pleads guilty to burglarizing Humane Society Thrift Store

Calob Harris faces two to six years in prison after signing plea agreement

July 19, 2019