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Dolores

Toddler falls into roasting pan in Yellow Jacket

Child recovering at Idaho hospital from severe burns

June 25, 2019

Animas Valley

Forest Service puts vacant land in Animas Valley out for bid

Agency will use money from sale to build offices in Bayfield

June 25, 2019

Education

Grant helps teachers take students on outdoor field trips

Educators participating this week in four-day course

June 25, 2019

Economic development

High-speed internet finally arrives to village north of Purgatory Resort

A state grant of $268,500 made the hookup possible

June 24, 2019

Local News

Gail’s Garden: The secrets of watering for success

A garden hose watering corn and lettuce, left, and tomato plants. Water early in the day to allow foliage to…

June 24, 2019

Cortez

The West’s worst fires aren’t burning in forests

Range fires get bigger every year, threatening sagebrush habitat and rural towns

June 24, 2019

Dolores

Paddleboard yoga offered in Dolores

Boards can be rented at local shops

June 24, 2019

Cortez

Update: Doe Canyon Fire grows to 210 acres in Southwest Colorado

210-acre fire is east of Dove Creek

June 24, 2019

Briefs

Garbage will be picked up July 4 in Cortez

Trash pickup in Cortez will occur on the regular schedule on July 4.du1-i-syn The Journal The city of Cortez has…

June 24, 2019

Briefs

For Pet’s Sake to host Pennies for Pets fundraiser

For Pet’s Sale will host the Pennies for Pets fundraiser on July 6 at Cortez Farmers Market.The Journal The Journal…

June 24, 2019

Briefs

CDOT seeks comments on traffic problems

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking comments from the public about traffic problems and issues. Comments can…

June 24, 2019

Bayfield

Wildfire east of Bayfield burns itself out

Low intensity flames ran out of fuel

June 24, 2019

Local News

Cowboy Half Marathon brings runners to Mancos

Proceeds from annual event benefit Mancos Public Library

June 24, 2019

Health

Ketamine center aims to help those with depression, PTSD, chronic pain

Anesthetic developing niche as fast-acting treatment

June 24, 2019

Fire

Forest roads closed for Doe Canyon Fire in Southwest Colorado

The fire was likely started by a lightening strike, officials say

June 24, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Rain doesn’t stop Durango Pride Parade

More than 100 people march in downtown Durango on Saturday

June 24, 2019

Local News

Girl seriously injured in U.S. 160 crash

3 others suffer minor injuries

June 24, 2019

Civil rights

LGBTQ community struggles to find adequate health care

Access to behavioral and mental providers seen as particular problem

June 24, 2019

Animas River

Veterans enjoy day on the Animas River

Barbecue helps former service members rekindle camaraderie

June 24, 2019

Durango Police Department

Woman killed in early-morning crash on U.S. Highway 160

Driver of Subaru strays into oncoming traffic

June 24, 2019

Cortez

Prescribed burn planned east of Dove Creek

Intentional fire will reduce hazardous ground fuels

June 23, 2019

Business enterprises

Speedway gas convenience stores come to Southwest Colorado

Firm sprouts new signs at former Conoco, Shell, Giant stations

June 23, 2019

Cortez

Yucca House National Monument moves closer to acquiring 160-acre parcel

National Parks deputy director testifies in favor of land donation

June 22, 2019

Local News

Woman in animal cruelty case pleads guilty, faces probation

Elizabeth Jackson was charged with than 100 counts before plea deal

June 22, 2019