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Photos: Elk, calves graze north of Durango

Motorcyclists and drivers: Watch out for each other

du1-i-syn According to the meteorologists, it is now officially summer. So that means there will be a lot more motorcycles…

Rico celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks

Parade, picnic, live music entertain hundreds

Is the Animas River still a Gold Medal fishery?

Water quality, aquatic life expected to rebound from numerous challenges

La Plata Electric Association requests buyout estimate from Tri-State

Co-op concerned Tri-State is seeking federal regulation

Highway 145 reconstruction to halt for July Fourth holiday

Reconstruction of Colorado Highway 145 will halt for July Fourth holiday.Courtesy CDOT The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation and…

Cortez Public Library to offer Storytime at McDonald’s

The Cortez Public Library and McDonald’s will sponsor a Storytime event on July 16.Courtesy Cortez Public Library The Journal The…

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

Embers from grill spark grass fire, chief says

Reservoir operators confident in conditions

With strong snowpack, waterways will meet all obligations this year

Pup fostering gives genetic boost to wild Mexican wolves

Mexican gray wolf pups, which are part of a cross-fostering program, are placed with packs in the wild in Arizona…

U.S. Forest Service may limit public comments

In June, the Forest Service proposed a significant overhaul of the NEPA process for logging and development on millions of…

Pine River tests banks, floods pond and stresses dike

Responders reinforce embankment to prevent flooding

Authorities identify victims of fatal crash east of Bayfield

Hailstorm may have played a role

Gas station employees in Durango stop robbery suspect

Police say New Mexico man and woman tried to steal money bag

Bennet office to hold listening session in Montezuma County

Representatives for Sen. Michael Bennet will hold a listening session in Cortez July 30.Durango Herald File The Journal Representatives for…

County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants

County considers allowing dogs on restaurant patios

Mancos Library Rolling Brigade

Bikes, trikes, skateboards invited to take part in Mancos Days parade

Federal government sues Durango train over 416 Fire

Lawsuit seeks $25 million from D&SNG for firefighting costs

Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding

If funding cuts go through, visitor center may close

Brush fire contained north of Towaoc

Blaze followed narrow line along cottonwood grove

Official cause of 416 Fire ‘corroborates’ allegations in local lawsuit, attorney says

Residents and businesses have sued Durango train for damages

U.S. Highway 160 closed east of Bayfield for double fatal crash

Road expected to be closed for two hours

Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders

‘It will all come down to what the insurance will cover’

Forest Service expands Doe Canyon Fire closure area

Fire slowly grows, but so does containment