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Business

Motels converted into long-term housing on north Main Avenue

Resident finds safe harbor in former short-term rental

July 13, 2019

Cortez

Degree maps could save Pueblo Community College students money

Career paths designed for 18 programs

July 12, 2019

Cortez

Cheesehire Cat food truck is a culinary smile

Local family offers budget friendly, healthy menu

July 12, 2019

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Congress hears Montezuma County’s wilderness bill concerns

Ertel testifies in D.C. against wilderness bill; city backs it

July 12, 2019

Dolores High School

Cowbelles award scholarships to Dolores High grads

Photo courtesy of Southwestern Cowbelles<br><br>Dolores High School grads Tatum Majors, left, and Morgaine Milligan were awarded Southwestern Cowbelles scholarships this…

July 12, 2019

Emergency incident

Woman injured in fall rescued from La Plata Canyon

Flight for Life gives hiker lift to Mercy Regional Medical Center

July 12, 2019

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango fire station expansion behind schedule

Design will protect firefighters from cancer-causing particles

July 12, 2019

Budgets and budgeting

48-hour bonding would pinch county budgets

Colorado considering the mandate; local courts asked to submit plans

July 11, 2019

6th Judicial District

Durango homeless man faces life in prison for sexually assaulting child

Johnathan Michael Wright labeled ‘sexually violent predator’

July 11, 2019

Briefs

San Juan Mountains Association to host teen backpacking trip

San Juan Mountains Association will host a teen backpacking trip for ages 13 to 17 from Aug. 7 to Aug.…

July 11, 2019

Cortez

Sheriff investigates suspected homicide in July 4 death

Arizona man found dead July 4 at residence west of Mancos

July 11, 2019

Animas River

Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund

Mining company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’

July 10, 2019

Cascade

Rescue missions for climbers in Cascade Creek on the rise

Three incidents in past week require emergency response

July 10, 2019

Cortez

Roland R. Schneider Scholarship grant scholarships

11 M-CHS grads awarded

July 10, 2019

Cortez

Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands

Center tracks lightning strikes, organizes air response and calls in the Gatorade

July 10, 2019

Agriculture

Farmers Market: Mancos’ High Pine Produce is all over Durango

Farm participating in Potatoes for the People

July 10, 2019

Dove Creek

San Juan Forest reopens roads near Doe Canyon Fire

Management of blaze now with local forest firefighters

July 10, 2019

Illegal immigrants

Aid to ICE, use of lights discussed in town hall with Marshal’s Office

Mancos residents share comments, concerns about local law enforcement

July 10, 2019

Coal

Public can comment on proposed expansion of Hesperus coal mine

Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

July 9, 2019

Briefs

Axis Health to offer free Smart Recovery classes

The Journal Axis Health System will offer free Smart Recovery classes in Cortez from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday…

July 9, 2019

Emergency incident

Almost two weeks later, woman swept away in stream remains missing

Authorities hope to find body as waterways recede

July 9, 2019

Coal

Lawmakers chide Tri-State for not disclosing federal regulation plans

Letter calls for more time to study new rules

July 9, 2019

Briefs

BLM announces public comment period and hearing on coal proposal

BLM has announced a public comment period and hearing on a coal proposal for the King II Coal Mine in…

July 9, 2019

Food

Soup kitchen takes big step to offer more fresh produce

Manna greenhouse will provide job training to clients

July 9, 2019