The Journal

‘Nothing dictates 2 political parties’

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties . .…

November 13, 2022

Colo. companies back election deniers

Some of Colorado’s biggest companies have donated to candidates that voted not to certify the 2020 presidential election. According to…

November 8, 2022

Children

Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling

UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths

November 8, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

The Journal

Denver judge rejects GOP residency complaint against Democratic candidate

Judge: Mullica did not violate a requirement to live in district a year before being elected

September 22, 2022 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Headlines

Centura Health to eliminate 350 positions from 19 hospitals

care provider blames potential recession for job eliminations

September 20, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores River

Senate hearing requested for bill that protects Dolores River

Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper seek hearing with Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

September 19, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

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The Durango Herald

Want rep who gets things done?

For the people who think Lauren Boebert is doing her job, here’s a bit of information. She has voted against…

August 17, 2022

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The Durango Herald

Vote with water in mind

Since I moved to La Plata County in 1980, we have been blessed with many elected representatives who worked very…

May 14, 2022

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The Durango Herald

Get pickleball courts in play

Pickleball commotion? We could say that about all activities, sporting and, otherwise, around schools, designated picnic and playgrounds, churches, shopping…

May 11, 2022

Headlines

Report: Draft opinion suggests high court will overturn Roe

The U.S. Supreme Court Building, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)J. Scott Applewhite WASHINGTON –…

May 3, 2022 • AP

The Journal

Colorado wildfire forces evacuation orders for 19,000 people

Evacuation orders cover 8,000 homes

March 27, 2022 • The Associated Press

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Briefs

Free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests available at San Juan Basin Public Health

San Juan Basin Public Health announced that free at-home rapid tests for COVID-19 will be available at SJBPH offices in…

February 24, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

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Briefs

Electric vehicle charging now available at County Administration Building

La Plata County installed its first electric vehicle charging station at the County Administration Building, 1101 East Second Ave., in…

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

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Briefs

Tribal Broadband Modernization Project Construction will narrow traffic south of Ignacio

Bonfire Engineering, in collaboration with the Southern Ute Shared Services, will begin construction on the tribal broadband project, just south…

February 21, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Archuleta County

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization

January 19, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Gem and Mineral Club hires communications director

In an effort to expand its activities and membership benefits, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club has hired Melanie…

December 28, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Climate Change

Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands

Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts

November 20, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

Competitors battle it out during the 6th Annual Brisket Cook-Off in Ignacio

Joe Richardson with Porkey’s Smokehouse in Ignacio slices brisket Saturday during the 6th Annual Brisket Cook-Off in Ignacio. Eight entrants…

October 9, 2021 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Climbing

Hiker rescued off El Diente Peak in Southwest Colorado

Durango man, stranded on cliffs, spends night on mountain

September 16, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

San Juan Basin Public Health recommends masks as COVID-19 variant spreads

Fast-spreading delta variant prompts new guidance

July 31, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Arts (general)

Celebrate summer with live music, arts and crafts in Dolores Saturday

Fest and arts and crafts bazaar feature 80 vendors

July 15, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

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The Journal

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host public listening sessions about wolf reintroduction

Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Keystone Policy Center will host an in-person, open house public listening session from 5…

July 13, 2021

Climbing

Rock climber rescued in Cracked Canyon near Ophir

took a 30-foot fall in remote area

June 16, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Briefs

Bear Smart to host online speaker series

Courtesy Bear Smart Durango/Bear Smart will host on online bear aware series beginning May 26. Bear Smart Durango will host…

May 17, 2021