The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2000) A local teenager will head to the nation’s capital in September to discuss ways to prevent underag...

HESPERUS – Some La Plata County residents are looking for alternate sources of drinking water after a wastewater treatment system malfunctioned, sending E. coli into the local waterways. The wastewate...

There’s a serial killer on the loose in Denver, and not only is their body count mounting, they’re using the identity of another serial killer – the PDQ Killer, who is Harry Kugel. Kugel’s been out of...

Gray wolf activity has been detected in La Plata County for the first time since Colorado Parks and Wildlife reintroduced the endangered species in late 2023. A map released on Wednesday highlights a...

DENVER – A judge sentenced a Cortez man who blamed exposure to far-right extremist content for motivating his online threats to kill Democratic election officials in Colorado and Arizona to three year...

The Bloomfield Police Department has identified the man, who was killed after shooting a Bloomfield Police officer during a routine traffic stop. Dennis Armenta, 58, reportedly shot officer Timothy On...

The Mancos School District has launched a two-week summer program, led by kindergarten teacher Nicole Gregersen, to support elementary students’ academic growth and ease the transition for incoming ki...

Aaron Martinez received a plea hearing date and his bond was lowered during his hearing in the Montezuma County District Court on Tuesday. Martinez appeared in custody. Martinez’s representation told ...

Every few years, it seems, some exotic animal pops into the news in Colorado and reignites the question: How far out can you really go, when it comes to owning a pet in this state? Thanks to Durango’s...

Max A. Clark asked an important question in a letter to the editor (J ournal, May 21), “How is deporting criminals unconstitutional?” The answer depends on whether the “criminal” was afforded due p...