To appreciate the dumbing down of American politics, consider this: Conservative Republicans, indignant about abortion, are trying to destroy a government program that helps prevent 345,000 abortions ...

In her July 17 column in the Journal, the Rev. Leigh Waggoner wrote that publicly confessed racism can move souls to peace. I think she is right, and will confess that I am prejudiced. I grew up in no...

Concerning the front page article on prairie dogs (Journal, July 10), it was an interesting local story but it does contain one huge item of misinformation. The story stated that prairie dogs have a “...

This is not a cheerful commentary, nor is it one with a solution. If there is a solution, it almost has to involve the federal government, and that will not please some. Americans are not s...

DURANGO –The Center of Southwest Studies continues its 2015 summer lecture series, “Imagining the West,” with Ann Butler’s talk “Bury My Heart at Boot Hill: Death in Southwest Colorado,” on Wednesday,...

There were seven drivers in the 9th Annual Demolition Derby on Saturday at Montezuma County Speedway. And they each had their own strategy. Some were new to the competition, lik...

The Montezuma-Cortez football scrimmage against Durango on Friday revealed both strengths and weaknesses that the Panthers plan to address before the season starts. “It was an eye-opener,” ...

Saturday, July 11 8:17 a.m. Police responded to the Johnson Building for a possible burglary. A chain saw was reported missing. 8:25 a.m. Police responded to a residence on the 1...

The Dolores All School Reunion, Escalante Days, and a Dolores River Brewery music festival all converge Aug. 7-8. All School Reunion Friday, Aug. 7 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: R...