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New marijuana dispensaries sprouting up in La Plata County

Lack of space, tougher rules and too much competition an issue in Durango

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos Library holiday fair to be held Saturday

The Mancos Library will host a Holiday Maker Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 211 E. First St. in Mancos. There will be simple make-and-take crafts for kids and adults t...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. to ease oil drilling controls protecting imperiled greater sage grouse

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Trump administration moved forward Thursday with plans to ease restrictions on oil and natural gas drilling, mining and other activities that were put in place to prote...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado considers new rules for oil, gas drilling near schools

DENVER – Colorado oil and gas regulators are considering enlarging the mandatory buffer zone between new wells and school property. A proposal released by the state Oil and Gas Co...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Moms Demand Action will host Sandy Hook vigil

The Journal Volunteers with the Montezuma County Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, is partnering with St. Barnabas Episcopa...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who pulled woman from burning home faces felony charges

When an improperly installed wood stove caused a fire at a mobile home on County Road 25 in early November, Montezuma County resident Derrick Jim carried a burned woman out of the structure....

DATE: Dec 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News