WASHINGTON – As Americans gather with their families at Christmastime, we should pause to remember four who are not coming home for the holidays. James Foley will not be with his family in ...

Holy ozone layer, Batman, the Republicans are right! For the first time in my adult life, people are seeing gas prices go down – along with several national economies and several local job markets. So...

Bill Proud’s comments (Letters, Journal, Dec. 23) left me curious as to how many tours he served in Vietnam? He seems to be rather knowledgeable about Dick Cheney’s service, which leaves me curious ab...

I am 67, and I can tell you that feeding birds has long been under scrutiny. While appropriate food, season and feeder must be considered, wildlife authorities agree there is no harm in feeding birds ...

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert Tuesday. According to the department, a person identifying themselves as Deputy Morelli is calling local people and advising them that a warra...

Two hours of films, food, and beer will be featured at the annual fundraiser for the Montezuma Land Conservancy on Jan. 23 at the Dolores Community Center. The Wild and Scenic film festival...

An amended civil rights lawsuit against the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office appears headed to the federal courts after the parties failed to reach a settlement. Durango attorney Douglas R...

Whether you are reading this before Christmas or during the 12 Days of Christmas following Dec. 25, I wish you a “wonder-full” Christmas. Or perhaps I should say “A Christmas Full of Wonder.” ...

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Rig to Flip, a river documentary producer, is planning a film on the Dolores River. In 2015, film crews will travel the Dolores from its headwaters at Lizard Head Pass to its confluence wit...