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Harlis Sweetwater Band featuring Hurricane Jake coming to Cortez

Hurricane Jake Heath, who has become a national award-winning bluesman with his latest project, “Hurricane Jake’s One Man Band,” will perform at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez on Thursday, ...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Coming to Cortez: Comedian Rusty Rutherford and Comedy Showcase Durango

Rusty Rutherford, named 2016 Best Comedian in Albuquerque, performs his high-energy and odd but relevant comedy on Friday, Nov. 17 in Cortez. Rutherford’s comedic journey has take...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunflower hosts Reader’s Theatre

The Sunflower Theatre presents two classic American short stories – “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe, performed by James Campuzano, and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gi...

DATE: Nov 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Winter parking rules go into effect in Dolores

The Town of Dolores would like to remind residents of the winter parking regulations. From Nov. 1 to April 30 angled parking is only allowed on the following streets: 4...

DATE: Nov 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Social to benefit Dolores Rotary Club Holiday Lighting Club

Fundraiser is for the holiday lights in Dolores

DATE: Nov 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez grad Tara Abrams attends national convention

Herald Staff Writer Two local students, Tara Abrams of Cortez and Alexandra Dobbs of Durango, were named among the 34 Fort Lewis College students and two faculty members who atten...

DATE: Nov 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

‘Reel Rock 12’ to arrive in Durango

“Reel Rock Tour 12,” an adventure film festival, will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, at the Community Concert Hall, at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. The festival will feature ro...

DATE: Nov 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Southwest Colorado counties become ‘rural jump-start zones’

Colorado Economic Development Commission approved Archuleta, Dolores, Montezuma and San Juan counties Sept. 21 as “rural jump-start zones.” Pueblo Community College is the designa...

DATE: Nov 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan County recovery coordinator hired

Silverton resident Melanie Russek begins work this month as a part-time San Juan economic development/recovery coordinator. This position, funded by the Economic Development Administration w...

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez library offers Thanksgiving crafts

The Journal The Cortez Public Library is offering a Thanksgiving program. “From now till Thanksgiving, children may drop by the Cortez Public Library and pick up a Than...

DATE: Nov 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Forest has several temporary positions

The Journal The San Juan National Forest is looking to fill temporary fire positions for the 2018 season including jobs on engine, helitack, hand and hotshot crews; fire-use modul...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners gun club seeks missing flag

The Four Corners Rifle and Pistol Club is seeking a flag that was taken down without permission at the outdoor rifle range on U.S. Highway 160. Hal Shepherd, vice president of th...

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News