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East Canyon Fire more than 79% contained

Six Shooter Fire fully contained

DATE: Jun 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amid calls for removal, ‘Chief’ sign in downtown Durango vandalized

Native American caricature center of controversy after petitions of support, opposition

DATE: Jun 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Technique rescues Black Canyon climber; available for fire personnel transport

DATE: Jun 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kayaker rescued Saturday in Cascade Canyon

Man suffered minor injuries in Animas River

DATE: Jun 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire agencies increase response to small fire north of Pagosa

Agencies maintain progress on three other regional fires

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundreds honor Mancos veteran and musician

Abe Saunders will be remembered for joy, gratitude, speakers say

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Juneteenth celebration draws hundreds

Speakers call for action to support people of color

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation nonprofit, Durango church partner on supply drive

Unitarian Universalist Church receives loads of donations

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Public Library announces additional virtual writing workshops

The Journal Cortez Public Library has announced additional virtual writing workshops. Philip Duke, retired professor of anthropology and author, will teach a workshop o...

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park moves to extreme fire danger level

The Journal Because of hot and dry weather, Mesa Verde’s risk of wildfire will rise to “extreme’ on Monday. An “extreme” rating means fires have a high potential to escape initial...

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juneteenth holiday honored in Cortez

Black Independence Day celebrates end of slavery

DATE: Jun 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Limits on noise, hours weigh on Durango Hot Springs

Owners say onerous conditions for county permit could crush business

DATE: Jun 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business