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In a recent letter to the editor (“Life is Grim Under Biden's Leadership”), a Journal reader lamented how Democratic leadership is “ruining our economy” thanks in part to “retirement accounts that are...

DATE: Nov 10, 2021 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Cortez broadens survey for historic homes and businesses

As time marches on, more and more structures become historic, including your home or business if it’s over 50 years old. “People may be surprised to learn their split-level, or ranch-style home built ...

DATE: Nov 09, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners tap Region 9 to help create opioid group

La Plata County commissioners on Tuesday approved a grant from the Colorado Department of Law, kickstarting the region’s opioid settlement distribution framework. Almost all of the $18,000 Small Dolla...

DATE: Nov 09, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

American Legion to host Veterans Day Parade

The Ute Mountain Ute American Legion Post No. 75 will honor those who served in the armed forces Thursday, hosting its annual Veterans Day Parade on Montezuma Avenue. This year’s event is slated to b...

DATE: Nov 09, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Calling all elves: 32nd annual Parade of Lights on its way

The Four Corners Board of Realtors is seeking the help of Santa’s local helpers to produce this year’s 32nd annual Parade of Lights. Stan Pierce, 50-year local Realtor and this year’s grand marshal, ...

DATE: Nov 09, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Rupture sends about 50,000 gallons of water streaming across South Camino del Rio

A broken water main sent an estimated 50,000 gallons of water streaming across South Camino del Rio on Tuesday in Durango, near Santa Rita Park. The rupture occurred about 11:45 a.m. near Larry Valdez...

DATE: Nov 09, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Head-on crash causes fatality south of Cortez, says state patrol

A person was reportedly killed Sunday evening in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 491 involving a semitrailer and a passenger vehicle, according to the Colorado State Patrol. The crash occurred at ...

DATE: Nov 09, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

NASA grows green chiles in space, but it hasn’t figured out how to roast them

Green chile is in space, but it will take more time for science to catch up to roasting the pepper so it can give its best-quality taste. “We only have a warming oven onboard that goes to about 180 de...

DATE: Nov 08, 2021 CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico considers hourly $15 minimum for state workers

SANTA FE – Momentum appears to be building behind proposals to lift minimum pay in New Mexico state government to $15 an hour for at least 1,200 public workers who make less than that, amid a state bu...

DATE: Nov 08, 2021 CATEGORY: New Mexico

Albuquerque marks 101st homicide in 2021, a record

ALBUQUERQUE – The city of Albuquerque has now surpassed 100 homicides since the start of the year. A man officers found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Sunday night near Mountain Road and San M...

DATE: Nov 08, 2021 CATEGORY: New Mexico