Human interest - The Journal

Beloved steam tractor – a staple of Durango parades – to be auctioned

‘Old Abe’ was built by Jack Newbold using an 1898 steam engine

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper

After 14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own

DATE: Jun 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Remembering Richard Morales and Michael Burnison: Two Cortez men killed by drunken drivers

Fatal crashes occurred almost exactly three months apart

DATE: May 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur says

DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Activism and altruism: Karen Zink reflects on a life of giving back after beating cancer

Nurse practitioner works to bolster women’s health care in La Plata County

DATE: Mar 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family seeking asylum in Durango reunites in Colombia

Mother of two – unsafe in home country – seeks new options

DATE: Jan 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Al Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

DATE: Nov 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dutch ovens, cowboy hats and biscuits: Chuckwagon dinner returns to La Plata County

Cattlemen's association hosts 23rd annual community cookout

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Re-homing pigeons: Durango man’s lifelong hobby to fly the nest

Homers are ‘smart, reliable and pretty birds’

DATE: Jun 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News