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Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams are overwhelmed

The state’s 2,800 rescue volunteers respond to 3,600 calls for help each year

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado sues Trump administration over abortion mandate

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser says the policy is an administrative nightmare that intentionally confuses people

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump administration proposes eliminating funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund

Congress unlikely to support proposed budget cuts

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

HBASC offers Building for the Future Scholarships

The Journal The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado is accepting applications for its Building for the Future Scholarships. Up to $10,000 will be awarded to support lo...

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Education

Arizona’s most populous county becomes gun ‘sanctuary’

County board in Phoenix proclaims support for gun rights

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rosa Sabido supporters seek help from U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton

Group asks congressman to introduce bill legalizing immigration status for woman living in sanctuary

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three Durango men arrested in online sex sting

Law enforcement posed as 14-year-old girl

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield schools plan to increase below-market wages, start with secretaries

Study showed many employees are 10% below average rates

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter grooming operations finish at Chicken Creek Ski Area

The Journal Grooming operations at the Chicken Creek ski area have ended for the season. Recent warm temperatures combined with limited snowpack have resulted in condit...

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mother charged after Colorado girl dies from meth overdose

GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Prosecutors in Colorado charged a mother in the death of her 5-year-old daughter after authorities said the girl died of methamphetamine intoxication from drinking water m...

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mildred Friendship Club offers scholarship

The Journal The Mildred Friendship Club is sponsoring a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior attending Cortez, Dolores or Mancos High School who plans to further their educatio...

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News