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In Utah, the fight for a Bears Ears monument heats up

In a place where history, culture and geography intermingle, ‘local’ can be hard to define

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Company denies mill threatens water supply in Utah

Energy Fuels, the owner of the White Mesa uranium mill, dismisses claims made by a Grand Canyon Trust film that argues that the mill puts groundwater at risk. “It’s straight out o...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marijuana-in-schools bill sent to governor

Lawmakers require districts to allow medication

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde plans limited sunrise tours at Balcony House

Mesa Verde National Park will offer a 90-minute sunrise tour of the Balcony House cliff dwelling on May 7. The tour is limited to 25 people, and tickets are available only at www....

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico man is arrested in death of girl near Shiprock

The stranger walked with 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike into the hills of a remote area of the Navajo Nation known for its breathtaking views and the monolithic rock outcropping that stands as a ...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local fracking bans struck down by Colorado high court

Lachelt: Ruling does not mean control issue will vanish from La Plata County

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores anglers will discuss dam’s impact on fishery

For The Journal The Dolores River Anglers’ chapter of Trout Unlimited will meet Monday, May 16 downstairs in the Main Street Brewery, Cortez. A meet-and-greet starts at 6 p.m., an...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kindergarten open house is May 4 in Mancos

For The Journal The Mancos School District plans to welcome all children who will enter kindergarten this fall to an open house on Wednesday, May 4, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. ...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Valley Distillery presents MamaLaya

For The Journal The Mancos Valley Distillery presents guitarist and singer MamaLaya, who plays original music and a variety of cover songs, on Saturday, May 7. Doors op...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Minorities overrepresented in Colorado justice system

At a time when inequities in criminal justice are the focus of intense national debate, blacks and Latinos are overrepresented at every step in Colorado’s criminal process compared with thei...

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pot limits could be on the way out for Colorado tourists

Bill would repeal purchasing limits

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Restored Grand Imperial will be unveiled Saturday

Block party, music, hotel tours planned

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News