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Mancos barrel racer makes professional debut

Marie Hoch gets tipped up at Roundup, but has big plans

June 10, 2014

Local News

County sets hearing for Dolores Valley Plan

Commissioners expect to make decision on land use during July 7 meeting

June 9, 2014

Local News

French paragliders make unplanned stop in Durango

Wind wasn’t right as they headed for Mexican border

June 9, 2014

Business

Going to great heights for the Mancos library

Lookout tower auction to aid nonprofit

June 9, 2014

Local News

Board refines pot rules Mancos may permit retail sales in mid-July

The town board inched closer to permitting recreational marijuana sales at a meeting on May 28, voicing approval of more…

June 9, 2014

Local News

Police advocates endorse Nowlin

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 in Durango last week endorsed Steve Nowlin in the Montezuma county sheriff’s race.…

June 9, 2014

Local News

Cortez weighs retail pot ban

Hearing starts at 7:30 p.m.

June 9, 2014

Sports

Ute Mountain Rodeo thrills fans again

Record crowds see impressive show

June 9, 2014

Business

Ska Brewing Co. rolls into California with new deal

After installing a high-speed canning line earlier this year, Ska Brewing Co. now has the capacity to expand to Southern…

June 9, 2014

Business

A new design

Durangoan builds a bike company and a new life after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

June 9, 2014

Local News

ER doctor cleared in malpractice lawsuit

Jury deliberated for nearly three hours

June 6, 2014

MT - News

Family farmers: A vanishing breed

As new generations leave the family farm, who will take over?

June 6, 2014

Local News

Cortez Cemetery struggling with faulty records

Mistakes cause pain and legal problems

June 5, 2014

Local News

At 104, Esther Draper is living well

Esther Draper celebrates her 104th birthday Sunday with her daughter, Pat Westover.Jim Mimiaga/Cortez Journal Family and friends gathered around Esther…

June 5, 2014

Local News

Red Arrow cleanup set to begin Monday

Project may take until September

June 5, 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Miss Oklahoma is Durangoan

Tucsondu1-i-syn You won’t see her wearing her sash and crown down Main Avenue. But Lea Tucson, 2014 Miss Oklahoma U.S.…

June 5, 2014

Local News

ER doctor takes stand in malpractice suit

Weeklong trial wraps up Friday

June 5, 2014

Local News

County unemployment falls to 6.8%

Across the state, April jobless rate hits 5.6 percent

June 5, 2014

DS - News

Cronk begins 30-day sentence

Judge expresses disgust sentence doesn't include restitution

June 4, 2014

DS - News

Farmers market moves to Joe Rowell Park

The Dolores Farmers Market has moved from Flanders Park to the first parking lot at Joe Rowell Park. The market…

June 4, 2014

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Eagles in Canyons of Ancients will be fitted with transmitters

4 nests chosen for study

June 4, 2014

DS - News

Family farmers: A vanishing breed

As new generations leave the family farm, who will fill the gap?

June 4, 2014

DS - News

At 104, Esther Draper is living well

Cortez centenarian keeps active

June 4, 2014

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Dolores River Festival kicks off summer

All-day music, free raft rides this Saturday at Joe Rowell Park

June 4, 2014