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Durango police warn of scammers pretending to be law enforcement

Callers request victims to obtain ‘vouchers’ to complete payments

DATE: Sep 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Justice Ginsburg

The Journal Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide immediately until the day of interment to honor the passing of Supreme Cou...

DATE: Sep 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seasonal changes announced for San Juan National Forest campgrounds and McPhee Reservoir ANS Inspections

San Juan National Forest’s campgrounds will start limiting services and closing through the fall season. Visitors should check the San Juan National Forest’s campground status we...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local student receives degree from Adams State University

The Journal Laura K. Graf-Simmons of Dolores received a masterâ€™s degree in counseling-clinical mental health from Adams State University, Alamosa, during the spring virtual Comm...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Rotary, NPI support biochar project in El Salvador

The Journal Dolores Rotary Club joins Needful Provisions and Santa Ana Rotary Club in El Salvador in supporting a biochar project in El Salvador. Experts in El Salvador...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center to host virtual 5K or 10K

The Journal Four Corners Child Advocacy Center will host a virtual 5K or 10K now through the end of October. To participate, register and submit a photo of the time an...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Library to host mining history presentation

The Journal Cortez Public Library will host a presentation by Kristi Arrington on mining history and historic preservation in the high San Juans from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday via Zo...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local student receives degree from Adams State University

The Journal Alexander Timothy Mohar of Cortez received a masterâ€™s degree in music education from Adams State University, Alamosa, during the spring virtual commencement June 6. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

League of Women Voters of Montezuma County sponsors candidate forum

The Journal The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host a candidate forum for the two candidates in a Webinar format at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. There i...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ertel Funeral Home to host blood drive

The Journal Ertel Funeral Home will sponsor a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ertel Funeral Home, 42 N. Market St. Masks are required, and appointments are hig...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

SCAPE announces scholarship program

The Journal SCAPE has announced its involvement in The Future is Digital Challenge, an initiative to help rural Americans learn digital skills for the nation’s growing tech econom...

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Holly Matson becomes agent at United Country Blue Sky Homes and Land

The Journal United Country Blue Sky Homes and Land welcomes Holly Matson as a new agent. Matson is a 19-year resident of Montezuma county and began her real estate care...

DATE: Sep 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News