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Governor to sign education bill at Fort Lewis College

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign House Bill 17-1003, “Strategic Plan to Address Teacher Shortages,” at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, May 21, at Fort Lewis College on the rooftop observatory, Ro...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roundup Rodeo committee hosts Rodeo Days at Cortez library

The Journal The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo committee hosts Rodeo Days at the Cortez Public Library at 10 a.m. on May 31 and June 7. The committee plans stories and acti...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man suspected of photographing up woman’s skirt in Durango

Incident occurred Saturday at Walmart

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

EDD director awarded recertification

Laura Lewis Marchino, Executive Director of Region 9 EDD, has been awarded re-certification by the International Economic Development Council. Laura Lewis Marchino first achieved the Certifi...

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Gangloff announces retirement as Crow Canyon CEO

The Journal Deborah Gangloff is stepping down as president and CEO of Crow Canyon Archaeological Center effective in January of 2018. “It’s been a real honor to work wi...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez library’s summer reading program begins June 1

The Journal The Cortez Public Library’s summer reading program plans to host six family entertainment programs on Tuesdays from June 6 to July 19. The programs start a...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Colorado Supreme Court justice to visit Cortez library

The Journal Greg Hobbs, an author, poet and water rights activist from Denver, will be at the Cortez Public Library as part of the Amazing Authors Grand Finale 2017 Tour on Wednes...

DATE: May 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Fire schedules biannual blood drive

The Journal The Cortez Fire Protection District will hold its biannual blood drive on Tuesday, May 23, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The United Blood Services Blood Mobile wil...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group holds rally against uranium mill

Protesters will march along U.S. 191 in Utah

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roadwork to begin on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

The Journal The Colorado Department of Transportation started a project this week to improve a 9-mile section of U.S. Highway 491 north of Cortez. The work, contracted ...

DATE: May 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez grass fire burns small area

The Cortez Fire Department reported a small grass fire Monday evening on the east side of Cortez. Six firefighters responded just after 6:30 p.m. Monday to an area near 2216 E. Ma...

DATE: May 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Days seeks prize donations

Mancos Days festival organizers are asking the public for donations for prizes for kids day events taking place on the first day of the festival. Mancos Days takes place from July...