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Flight For Life crew hit with laser beam, injuring paramedic

A Flight For Life paramedic suffered damage to her vision after an unknown person pointed a laser at the aircraft as it was about to land at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. Flight For ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Hitchhiker near Cortez gets three years for stabbing driver

ALBUQUERQUE – Travis Clitso, 25, of Pinon, Arizona, was sentenced in federal court on Jan. 22 to three years and one month in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country. A...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Letter: Cortez Republican’s flags, signs torn down

Considering the political bias of the Journal, and based on past experience, I will be very surprised if this is printed; or at the very least not in its entirety. However, I’m aggravated enough to gi...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mancos staple Mac Neely celebrates 100th birthday

Mancos’ charismatic community leader Athalie “Mac” Neely celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday. The Mancos Marshal’s Office arranged for firetrucks from departments throughout the Four Co...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

Vendors say Farmington’s food truck scene needs dedicated lot

FARMINGTON – With the warmer months approaching, and outdoor dining in high demand, some local food truck owners say a dedicated parking lot is needed for the mobile eateries. At a Farmingt...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 CATEGORY: Local News

18 active COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County

Montezuma County has 18 active COVID-19 outbreaks, with 63 total positive cases, in data released Wednesday by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The latest case repo...