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Jena Griswold alerts businesses of misleading filing solicitations

Secretary of State Jena Griswold is alerting Colorado business owner about misleading filing solicitations.Associated Press The Journal Colorado Secretary of…

Hickenlooper: Vast majority of campaign’s problem ‘was me’

Democratic presidential candidate and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during the Democratic primary debate hosted by NBC News at…

Bear Smart

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

Farmington

Farmington trucking company fined for man’s death at natural gas site

OSHA says business had training, procedural failures

Agriculture

Outlook weary for young La Plata farmer

Short growing season and global markets challenge local food producer

Briefs

Presentation to examine enterprise zones

The Journal A presentation will be offered in Cortez for anyone who wishes to learn about opportunity zones, enterprise zones…

Construction and property

Crash occurs in U.S. 160 construction zone

Three vehicles involved, one driver sent to hospital

Cortez

Empire Electric discusses renewable energy costs

Empire Electric discusses state push for renewable energy; regulations on horizon

Briefs

Mancos Public Library to host Japanese tenkara class

School of the West will host “The Simple Art of Japanese Tenkara” class Aug. 2-3 at Mancos Public Library.Courtesy School…

Colorado state government

New neighborhood park west of Durango misses mark

Subdivision amenities built with Great Outdoors Colorado funds

Charity

Faith-based alliance seeks temporary shelters for homeless

Shelters would operate November through March

Motorcyclist crashes on U.S. Highway 550

Front Range man taken to Mercy

Business

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory exploring sale of company

2019 net income decreases 24.5% to $2.2 million

Colorado Legislature

‘Undocumented’ Fort Lewis College students can apply for state financial aid

Several restrictions limit who is eligible for assistance

Axis Health System

Team at Axis Health System to focus on young patients with psychosis

Early intervention intended to reduce symptoms, support families

Cascade

Climber injured at Cascade Falls north of Durango

Air ambulance called to transport man

Hey, hard-to-reach communities – Colorado wants you counted in 2020 census

State allots $6 million for outreach

22-week abortion ban moves closer to Colorado ballot

DENVER – A proposal to ban abortions at 22 weeks in Colorado moved closer to being on next year’s ballot…

Durango

Durango celebrates America’s birthday with full day of events

Thousands line Main Avenue for Stars & Stripes Parade