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Colorado wilderness bill passes committee in partisan vote

Rep. Scott Tipton’s lack of support casts doubt over legislation’s future

June 28, 2019

Cortez

Drones used for aerial ignition on Doe Canyon Fire

Method protects firefighters and is cost-effective

June 28, 2019

Archuleta County

Bayfield man found dead 9 days after fiancée went missing in river

Woman died June 15 in south fork of Rio Grande

June 27, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Durango’s wastewater treatment plant behind schedule

City hoped it would be done in May, now it’s September

June 27, 2019

Cortez

Ticks likely to thrive in cool, wet conditions

Insects can cause disease, paralysis in rare cases

June 27, 2019

Local News

Man thrown from horse requires helicopter transport to Mercy

Longtime Pine River Valley resident expected to recover

June 27, 2019

Archuleta County

Woman who died rafting San Juan River is identified

Coroner rules cause of death as drowning

June 27, 2019

Country music

‘Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd heading to Durango

Tickets on sale now for her performance at La Plata County Fair

June 27, 2019

Agriculture

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, hard winter

Drought, snowfall and high corn prices hit ranchers

June 27, 2019

Business enterprises

Ignacio’s only commercial pharmacy to close Sunday

Customers must transfer prescriptions on short notice

June 27, 2019

Local News

Durango police arrest man suspected of breaking into homes

Chad Nolan allegedly entered room of 14-year-old girl

June 27, 2019

Camping

Flooding concerns close several campgrounds near Silverton

Forest Service will monitor rivers

June 27, 2019

Business

Laughing gas eases anxiety during labor for moms at Mercy

New tools help hospital welcome 900 children a year into the world

June 27, 2019

Cortez

Drug probe leads to arrests in Montezuma County

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Cortez Police and DEA coordinate efforts

June 27, 2019

Local News

Woman found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Sheriff says woman left note for authorities

June 26, 2019

Animas River

Man dies after car goes off road, into Animas River north of Silverton

Sheriff says speed not a factor in crash

June 26, 2019

Briefs

Town of Dolores seeks applicants for 2 boards

The Journal The town of Dolores is looking to fill vacancies in on its Planning and Zoning Commission and its…

June 26, 2019

Briefs

League of Women Voters to meet at Dolores Library

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Dolores Public…

June 26, 2019

Briefs

Cortez Library to host Ann Lincoln shows

Ann Lincoln will perform her magic and juggling show at the Cortez Public Library July 10.Courtesy Cortez Public Library The…

June 26, 2019

Dolores

Doe Canyon Fire grows to 540 acres

Nearby Lake Canyon prescribed burn covers 2,700 acres

June 26, 2019

Cortez

Whitewater boating continues on Lower Dolores River

Boating release expected through June, maybe into July

June 26, 2019

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co

Man hit by train in ‘serious’ condition; may face trespassing charges

Engineer attempted to stop locomotive before collision

June 26, 2019

Death and dying

Durango police identify man found dead in stairwell

Foul play not suspected in death

June 26, 2019

Education

Students learn to find secrets hidden in human bones

Museum expands anthropology offerings through Fort Lewis College partnership

June 25, 2019