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Why doesn’t the West report its lead data?

Lead poisoning in children is underreported nationwide, and the West’s lack of data is particularly glaring

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coloradans escalate protests over drilling on public land

In Colorado, another showdown at a government auction for oil and gas leases

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can the feds save eagles by allowing more to be killed?

Fish and Wildlife Service hopes proposal will entice energy developers to obtain permits for eagle deaths

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school board postpones push for renovations

Though Mancos school board president Blake Mitchell said the district needs to “aggressively pursue” renovating its football field and other school facilities, board members agreed the distr...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos library’s films sure to inspire the inner runner

The Mancos Public Library presents a double feature sure to inspire the inner runner in everyone. First up is the short documentary “Kissing The Rock,” which examines The Hardrock Hun...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New oil and gas leases are proposed for Southwest Colorado

Some leases border and are within Lone Mesa State Park

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Explore the nature of Sand Canyon with a short hike

For The Journal The San Juan Mountains Association leads an educational hike in Sand Canyon, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument at 8:30 a.m. â€“ 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May...

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hike Mud Springs on National Trails Day

For The Journal The San Juan Mountains Association Bureau of Land Managementâ€™s Tres Rios Field Office celebrates National Trails Day by leading a family hike at Mud Springs sout...

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News