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New beetle killing ponderosa pine

A migrating bug is finding the pine trees and drier climate in Southwest Colorado more appetizing, a cause of concern…

November 20, 2013

Hickenlooper proposes strict gas rules

DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper proposed the nation’s strictest rules on methane air pollution from gas and oil fields Monday.…

November 20, 2013

MT - Sports

Molas recreation area in peril

du1-i-syn As temporary use by snowmobilers of a potential wilderness area at Molas Lake turned long-term, Bureau of Land Management…

November 20, 2013

MT - News

Poll: Hickenlooper slides, but still leads GOP field

DENVER – Less than half of Colorado voters think Gov. John Hickenlooper deserves re-election, but he still maintained or even…

November 20, 2013

Local News

Poll: Hickenlooper slides, but still leads GOP field

DENVER – Less than half of Colorado voters think Gov. John Hickenlooper deserves re-election, but he still maintained or even…

November 20, 2013

MT - News

Foreman from Durango died while trying to save miner

Rick Williams and one of his grandchildren.The Denver Post They were family men, one an experienced hard rock miner, the…

November 19, 2013

MT - News

Protection order tops misdemeanor violations

It isn’t assault charges, drug cases nor DUI offenses that topped the list of most reported misdemeanors in Montezuma County.…

November 19, 2013

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D.A. supports more parolee spending

Although punishment serves to deter criminal activity, the bulk of prisoners are eventually freed from incarceration. “We have to give…

November 19, 2013

MT - News

Expert suggests raising water rates

The Town of Mancos needs to replace some 9,000 feet of deteriorating water lines at a cost or more than…

November 19, 2013

MT - News

Phil’s World growth plan faces review

BLM undertakes environmental, cultural resource examination

November 19, 2013

MT - News

Coroner requests steep fee for public records

The Cortez Journal is challenging what it considers to be an unwarranted fee request for public records. Montezuma County Coroner…

November 19, 2013

Local News

Coroner requests steep fee for public records

The Cortez Journal is challenging what it considers to be an unwarranted fee request for public records. Montezuma County Coroner…

November 19, 2013

Local News

Retiring forest supervisor no stranger to hot seat

Stiles began San Juan career battling 72,000-acre blaze

November 19, 2013

Local News

Hickenlooper proposes strict rules on methane

DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper proposed the nation’s strictest rules on methane air pollution from gas and oil fields Monday.…

November 19, 2013

Local News

Protection order tops misdemeanor violations

It isn’t assault charges, drug cases nor DUI offenses that topped the list of most reported misdemeanors in Montezuma County.…

November 19, 2013

Local News

Documentary takes on radioactive social debate

Ayngel Overson is one of the main characters in “Uranium Drive-In,” a documentary about delayed plans to build a uranium…

November 19, 2013

High School Sports

Molas Lake winter sports area in peril

Wilderness designation could end activities

November 19, 2013

Local News

D.A. supports increased parole spending

Although punishment serves to deter criminal activity, the bulk of prisoners are eventually freed from incarceration. “We have to give…

November 19, 2013

Local News

Time counts for mental-health patients

But state funding is not keeping up with demand, critics say

November 19, 2013

Living

Students learn to eat fresh, healthy

Durango students above curve in consuming food that is locally grown

November 18, 2013

Local News

Phil’s World growth plan faces review

BLM undertakes environmental, cultural resource examination

November 18, 2013

Local News

Foreman from Durango died trying to save miner

Investigators rule out explosion as cause of deaths

November 17, 2013

Local News

Would-be governors debut on TV

GOP candidates quickly find a common foe in Hickenlooper on ‘Aaron Harber Show’

November 15, 2013

Living

Ski swap continues a family tradition

The McGrath family, of Cortez, checks out gear at the Dolores Ski Swap before buying passes to Tellu It all…

November 15, 2013