News - The Journal

CJ’s Diner in Durango, a lightning rod during COVID-19 restrictions, is for sale

Jerry and Carrie Martinez to step away from restaurant after more than two decades

DATE: Apr 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor promotes electric vehicles. So why isn’t he driven around in one?

The Department of Public Safety has rebuffed Polis’ request to be transported in an EV

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez kicks off program to freshen up local businesses

Businesses and nonprofits can apply for up to $300 to improve entrances

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. wildlife officials aim to address illegal wolf killings

ALBUQUERQUE – Prompted by a court order, federal wildlife managers have issued a new draft plan for managing Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest in an effort to address illegal killings of ...

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Frontier Airlines to restore nonstop flights between Durango, Las Vegas

Airline will also resume nonstop Denver trips, but canceled DFW bookings

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Aqueduct Trail system opens May 1 near Mancos

Four miles of nonmotorized ready to ride, hike; 8 miles planned for construction this year

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Remaining evacuation orders lifted in New Mexico wildfire

RUIDOSO, N.M. – A wind-driven wildfire in southern New Mexico that destroyed more than 200 homes was 56% contained and all remaining evacuation orders have been lifted, authorities said Sund...

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Santa Fe’s transparency regulations withstand final appeal

SANTA FE – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Santa Fe campaign disclosure requirements stemming from a failed city ballot initiative in 2017 to tax sugary beve...

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Biden increases oil royalty rate, scales back lease sales

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Interior Department on Friday said it’s moving forward with the first onshore sales of public oil and natural gas drilling leases under President Joe Biden, but will sh...

DATE: Apr 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News