Government - The Journal

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

Jared Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

Church of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

HB 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes

State Sen. Kerry Donovan hopes to shift state’s relationship with sovereign nations

DATE: Apr 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Women take power in Colorado

State has a comparatively high percentage of women serving in municipal and legislative office

DATE: Apr 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez touts progress with audit after embezzlement, backlogged records

City completes 2018 audit this month, the second in less than a year

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News