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Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions

DATE: May 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of possessing child pornography

Law enforcement says Lucas Schoepke had images, videos on his phone, computer

DATE: May 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school board approves personnel items

Nonrenewal of teacher contract, revised position for Showalter

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could Colorado lose its industrial advantage over hemp?

WASHINGTON – The year hemp made its debut in 2014 at the Four Corners Agriculture Expo in Cortez, about 25 people showed up to learn about the plant the state of Colorado had recently legali...

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school board approves raises

Salary increases key to teacher retention, superintendent says

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man dies in Montezuma County jail

Autopsy on Michael McMordie planned this week

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Public Library announces June storytimes

The Journal Cortez Public Library has announced the following June storytime topics: Thursday: June 6 and Saturday, June 8: Favorite Author Jon Scieszka. Thursda...

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge allows dog sniffing evidence at Redwine trial, for now

Defense can present further arguments refuting science of cadaver canines

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Festival brings in nine acts on June 1

The Dolores River Festival, featuring nine bands and two stages, will take place June 1 at Joe Rowell Park. Admission is $25. Local and national acts will perform, with a mix of w...

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free cover crop workshop offered

Learn about the benefits and types of dryland cover crops from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 3 at the Southwestern Colorado Research Center, 16898 Road Z, Yellow Jacket. The event is free. ...

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News