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Vaccinations open up to 16-, 17-year-olds in La Plata County

fourth COVID-19 wave hits Colorado, providers look into new vaccination strategies

April 10, 2021

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40 low-rent units take shape overlooking downtown Durango

Apartments offers first-of-its-kind supportive housing

April 10, 2021

Local News

Pine River Shares targets rural residents with vaccination clinic

sought to reach those who might otherwise decline COVID-19 vaccine

April 9, 2021

Local News

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

April 9, 2021

Local News

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Trujillo sees value of land and language

April 5, 2021

Local News

Cortez approved for Rural Jump-Start Program

to attract unique businesses continues

April 4, 2021

Business

Wells Group brings out its crystal ball

Wells, Bob Allen take a look at real estate in 2021

April 4, 2021

Local News

Youth Corps to work on motorized trails

use and wildfires impacts recreation areas

April 4, 2021

Local News

McPhee boat ramp to open April 17, House Creek ramp on May 1

A pontoon boat docks at the McPhee Reservoir boat ramp. The ramp at McPhee will open April 17.The Journal file…

April 4, 2021

Local News

New radar project put on hold because of location problems

Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say

April 3, 2021

Local News

Durango musicians, sidelined by pandemic, ready to hit stage

vaccinations, warm weather arrive, live shows on the horizon

April 2, 2021

Local News

Rockwood residents want relief from train departures north of Durango

Homeowners say D&SNG passengers overburden small neighborhood

April 1, 2021

Local News

Bigger, better and safer: Bump-outs make return to Durango’s Main Avenue

Popularity of outdoor patios has people wondering if public spaces can be improved

March 31, 2021

Local News

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado

March 29, 2021

Local News

Archery while on horseback showcased at Ag Expo in Cortez

Durango family has embraced the competitive sport

March 28, 2021

Local News

Residents participate in person at Cortez City Council meeting

estimates Cortez will receive $1.9 million in federal coronavirus relief

March 28, 2021

Local News

Animal cruelty initiative irks Colorado ranchers

Revising code requires 124,632 valid signatures to get on ballot

March 28, 2021

Local News

Ute Mountain Tribe breaks ground on $3.1 million health clinic

Additional space will allow for more medical and dental services

March 28, 2021

Local News

Equine lessons featured at the Ag Expo in Cortez

offered on packing adopted mustangs for backcountry hikes

March 28, 2021

Business

Southwest Health Alliance touts efforts to enhance health insurance in region

Health policies introduced in 4 counties, boosting competition

March 28, 2021

Local News

Tuition expected to remain flat next year at Fort Lewis College

Faculty may receive 3% annual raise if budget projections hold up

March 25, 2021

Health

A ‘remarkable’ flu season: It nearly disappeared

Several factors may have caused dramatic drop in rates of infection

March 25, 2021

Local News

Lauren Boebert turns trending hashtags into campaign cash

Conservative raises tens of thousands of dollars based on Twitter attacks

March 24, 2021

Local News

Pilot project allows OHVs on highway to connect entire Alpine Loop

Previously, vehicles were banned on 3-mile stretch of road

March 24, 2021