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Cameco to resume radioactive waste shipments

Problems that led to radioactive spills corrected, nuclear regulators say

September 25, 2017

Forest Service seeks operator for historic cabins

Applicants being sought to offer guard station rentals

September 25, 2017

Freeze warning issued for Monday night in Southwest Colorado

Fall temperatures arrived this week, and a freeze warning was issued for Sunday and Monday nights in Montezuma County.The Journal…

September 25, 2017

Montezuma County author publishes debut novel

Bethany Turner plans October release

September 25, 2017

Nine adults, child face charges in Cortez T-ball fight

Eight charged with assault, district attorney says

September 25, 2017

Local News

Canyons of the Ancients artist performs at Anasazi Heritage Center

Bonnie Schmader performs suite inspired by Canyons

September 24, 2017

Local News

Freeze warning issued for Southwest Colorado

The Journal file<br><br>An irrigated field in Montezuma County in early October last year. The National Weather Service has issued a…

September 24, 2017

Local News

Denver foundation considers Montezuma-Cortez for new program

Nathan Yip Foundation to discuss computer-based program

September 24, 2017

Local News

Taxes, RVs and construction on Cortez council agenda

Four hearings are planned for Tuesday

September 22, 2017

For the record

Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badge Sunday, Sept. 17 4:05 p.m.: Police responded to a report of stolen license plates at…

September 22, 2017

Local News

International film festival returns to Sunflower Theatre in Cortez

Audience will vote on 10 shorts at Oct. 7 screening

September 22, 2017

Local News

Photos: Third Thursday Market wraps up

The Six Dollar String Band played folk music Sept. 21 at the year’s final Third Thursday Market in Montezuma Park…

September 22, 2017

Local News

SWOS achieves improvement status in state testing

Alternative campus achieves ‘improvement’ status after rating climbs

September 22, 2017

Local News

Wildfire north of McPhee Reservoir contained, Forest Service says

Crews from 3 districts responded to Hoppe Point Fire

September 22, 2017

Local News

Photo: Moose on the loose

Durango resident Peter Schertz caught a moose strolling through Pioneer Park on Thursday morning in northern Durango.Courtesy of Peter Schertz

September 21, 2017

High School Sports

Panthers softball holds off Durango for a 13-13 tie

After Demons rally, rivalry ends in a tie

September 21, 2017

Local News

Marijuana shop employee sentenced in theft case

Military discounts used to embezzle money

September 21, 2017

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

Wednesday, Sept. 13 11:47 a.m.: Deputies responded to a report of a missing person in the 800 block of Central…

September 21, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County eases Summit Ridge road access to BLM land

Public land access cited, but parking problem persists

September 21, 2017

Local News

Number of uninsured residents drops in Southwest Colorado

Survey: Since Obamacare, more people have coverage statewide

September 21, 2017

Local News

Yucca House monument expansion gets county approval

Land donation allows access to monument

September 20, 2017

Local News

Red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Colorado fire weather zones 207 in Montezuma County and 290 in Montrose County.National Weather Service A red flag warning is…

September 20, 2017

Local News

Ex-judge, wife may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning

The bodies of Roger Cisneros, 93, and his wife, Adelia, 89, were found Monday in their southwestern Denver residence.KMGH-TV DENVER…

September 20, 2017

Local News

EPA installs barrier, valve in mine that spilled toxic waste

Kayakers in the Animas River, which was colored from a mine waste spill, on Aug. 6, 2015.Jerry McBride/The Durango Herald…

September 20, 2017