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Ignacio man dies after five-hour standoff in Farmington

Suspect was wanted on multiple violent offense warrants

March 20, 2019

Local News

Weather warnings issued for Southwest Colorado

Higher elevations could see 8 to 16 inches of snow

March 20, 2019

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Couple sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug distribution

They engaged in drug distribution as a business, judge says

March 20, 2019

Local News

What will oil and gas reform mean for Colorado?

Two scenarios: One of harmony, another of economic devastation

March 20, 2019

Local News

Hilltop House director with history of sexual harassment complaints resigns

John Schmier subject of at least two internal investigations

March 19, 2019

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Former nonprofit director sentenced to two days in jail

Woman pleaded guilty to theft

March 19, 2019

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Mancos Girl Scouts head to NASA

After two years of saving, girls lunch with astronaut in Houston

March 19, 2019

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416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

La Plata County commissioners grill officials about why a cause has not been released

March 19, 2019

Local News

Archaeologist co-authors study meat, social organization

Susan Ryan records data at Albert Porter Pueblo in 2004.Courtesy photo The Journal A new paper co-authored by the Crow…

March 19, 2019

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CDOT upgrading guardrails in Southwest Colorado

The Colorado Department of Transportation started a project this week to improve safety along several highways in Southwest Colorado.The Journal…

March 19, 2019

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What’s happening this week in the Legislature

DENVER – Colorado’s legislative session is more than halfway done, but lawmakers have yet to give final approval to some…

March 19, 2019

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Durango Planning Commission OKs changes to sign code

Accommodations made to business with unique needs

March 18, 2019

Local News

Panthers drop opener to Crested Butte

Montezuma-Cortez junior McKenzy Howerton maneuvers through midfield against Crested Butte Community School during Saturdayâ€™s season-opener at Ignacio High School. Crested…

March 18, 2019

Local News

Shakeups won’t delay district plans, La Plata County officials say

Planning department hopes to have 12 district plans updated by September

March 18, 2019

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Work to begin this week on upgrades to Durango-La Plata County Airport

$1.6 million will increase functionality of building

March 18, 2019

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Fort Lewis College offers scholarships to San Juan College students

Financial aid will essentially give people who transfer in-state rates

March 18, 2019

Local News

Red Mountain Pass could be closed for another two weeks

CDOT crews working around the clock to reopen road

March 18, 2019

Business

Cloud commuting, social media changing small business

Story feeds growing on social media

March 18, 2019

Business

With lawsuits looming, OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy

The company that has made billions selling the prescription painkiller OxyContin said Wednesday that it is considering legal options including…

March 17, 2019

Business

Colorado residents seek to block major oil and gas project

Broomfield residents fighting forced pooling laws

March 17, 2019

Business

Postcard-style mural approved for building on north Main Avenue

City grants $5,000 for project as part of effort to revitalize corridor

March 17, 2019

Local News

Schools rethink discipline, with focus on learning and empathy

Restorative practice emphasizes healthy relationships, breaking cycles of misbehavior

March 17, 2019

State Nation World

Native Americans say movement to end ‘redface’ is slow

Despite blackface pushback, widespread outrage of ‘redface’ not seen

March 17, 2019

Local News

Power restored at Gold King water-treatment plant

Snowstorms had cut electricity

March 17, 2019