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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet

The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a presentation called “Ancient Woodworking, Animal Use and Hunting Practices in Southeastern…

Fort Lewis to host archaeology class

Fort Lewis will host a 20-hour archaeology course.Durango Herald file The Journal Assistant State Archaeologist Becca Simon will teach a…

Birding Festival tours still have space

The Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival tours still have spaces left on several tours.The Journal file The Journal The…

Colorado senators lead way on legalization of marijuana

Lawmakers say lack of banking services is a safety concern

Wayne and Melody Semler honored as Cattlemen of the Year

Bayfield ranchers praised for deep agricultural roots in La Plata County

Murderer tries to fire public defenders before sentencing

Silvano Martinez-Perez is facing a minimum of life in prison for strangling his wife

Photos: Waterfall runs strong in the Animas Valley

Political watchers intrigued by Sen. Michael Bennet’s presidential run

Colorado ‘policy wonk’ will struggle with name recognition, but can bridge two parties

Scam text messages hitting La Plata Electric Association customers

du1-i-syn La Plata Electric Association cautions members not to be fooled by a scam in which impersonators, who claim to…

Cortez woman gets 7 years in prison for drug distribution

Local woman gets seven-year sentence

Freeze warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Montezuma and La Plata counties affected

Snow slows opening of roads and campgrounds in forest

Visitors eager to drive to their favorite spot in the San Juan National Forest may have to wait a little…

Durango woman pleads guilty to shooting at man

Brandy Carl faces up to three years in prison for felony menacing

Oxbow Park and Preserve closed because of flooding

Construction, concern for public safety contribute to closure

Emergency room at Mercy hospital cuts back on opioids

Medical center reports 7% decline in narcotic treatment

Colorado Sen. Bennet becomes latest Democratic presidential candidate

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, left, chats with Durango resident Jennifer J. Goodwin, right, about water conservation during a tour of…

One step at a time, Durango airport moves toward terminal expansion

Officials cobble together improvements after voters rejected $40 million tax

GitPrime acquired by Utah company for $170 million

Pluralsight buys Durango software developer

Durango’s Hilltop House hires new director to oversee community corrections

Sally Frey will replace longtime director John Schmier

Lieutenant governor visits Towaoc

Primavera on health tour in Southwest Colorado ahead of commencement address

Leimbach picked to lead Fort Lewis College athletics

Past RMAC experience, fundraising credentials stood out to President Stritikus

Full-day kindergarten bill heads to Polis’ desk

$175 million spending bill will help regional schools pay teachers more

Authorities piece together final days of Durango man’s life

La Plata County coroner says autopsy came back inconclusive

UPDATE: Colorado 145 re-opens after bus-semitrailer crash

No one suffered life-threatening injuries