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New Mexico agency settles with oil company in well case

SANTA FE – An oil company operating in northwestern New Mexico has agreed to pay a $25,000 civil penalty as part of a settlement. The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Depart...

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

High court weighs compensation for business restrictions

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday as it weighs whether the state must compensate businesses for losses because of temporary closures and other pandemic-r...

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Annual Colorado pot sales surpass $2 billion for first time

DENVER – Marijuana sales in Colorado in November pushed the industry’s annual revenue over $2 billion for the first time since cannabis was legalized for recreational use by a 2012 ballot me...

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado sending at least 200 National Guard to Washington

DENVER – Colorado is sending at least 200 members of its National Guard to Washington to help provide security for next week’s presidential inauguration. Gov. Jared Polis said Thu...

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez students win at virtual improv competition

Cortez improv students win Critic’s Choice award at Colorado Thespians showcase

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What impact are ski areas having on coronavirus spread?

Health officials haven’t traced positive cases back to lift lines, chairlifts or slopes

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College graduates first class in drone licensing

Students all passed FAA license exam

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Sam Bagge named to University of Utah’s dean’s list

The Journal Sam Bagge of Cortez was named to University of Utah’s fall 2020 dean’s list. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded cre...