Regional News Colorado’s extreme weather closes, opens and closes roads again Colorado 141 closed for nearly 40 miles from Gateway to Naturita after Saturday mudslide July 26, 2021
Sports 526-mile Durango-to-Denver mountain bike race underway Colorado Trail Race features total climbs of 70,000 feet July 25, 2021
Local News A crashing good time is had at demolition derby than 30 cars and trucks participate at fair event July 25, 2021
Local News Wheat sentenced to 12 years for stabbing in Cortez Maximum sentence needed to ‘protect the community,’ judge says July 24, 2021
Local News Sheriff seizes 14 dogs from Road P property near Cortez warrant executed for suspected animal neglect July 23, 2021
Local News County focuses on drug abuse education and prevention Awareness campaign includes community presentation, education web page July 21, 2021
Sports Durango Demons dominate national mountain bike races in Winter Park teens win titles in first-ever competition for high school students July 21, 2021
Local News Lightning sparks more than a dozen fires contained; largest was 62-acre East Toe fire near Towaoc July 21, 2021
Local News Agile Space Industries wins money chase for venture capital of spacecraft thrusters nabs $1.8 million in West Slope investment gathering July 18, 2021
The Journal Celebrate summer with live music, arts and crafts in Dolores Saturday Fest and arts and crafts bazaar feature 80 vendors July 15, 2021
Local News Update: Colorado Highway 145 reopens after fatal crash crash near Stoner shut down highway for several hours July 15, 2021
Local News Cortez and county officers assist FBI in arrest of suspect Shiprock man arrested June 30 in Cortez July 14, 2021
Local News Owner of dog who bit pedestrian pleads guilty Restitution paid to cover victim’s medical costs July 12, 2021
Local News Man killed in Mancos Hill crash is identified Wisconsin man died after collision with driver from Arizona; investigation ongoing July 12, 2021
Local News Boebert introduces bill to pay for logging, raise timber revenue Legislation aims to keep timber profits in rural communities July 10, 2021
Local News Colorado governor ends health emergency orders, rescinding many of his executive actions move is the latest sign that Colorado is moving past the pandemic July 10, 2021
Local News Amber Alert suspect arrested after nighttime search west of Dolores Regional law enforcement agencies team up in search for missing children July 9, 2021
Local News Dolores passes ordinance to allow for food trucks License and inspections are required to operate July 9, 2021
Local News Man dies after fall from Mount Sneffels near Ouray Another climber has fatal fall in Sangre de Cristos July 7, 2021
Local News Ride the Ancients attracts 127 cyclists Brown, Ashley Carelock win 95-mile gravel grinder through San Juan Mountains July 6, 2021
Local News Crowd enjoys return of July Fourth fireworks and fun in Cortez parks filled with families from around Four Corners July 5, 2021
Local News Colorado attorney general says rule of law under attack, calls for unity during Durango visit Weiser seeking second term as state’s top legal adviser July 4, 2021
Local News Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc. July 3, 2021
Local News Two found dead on U.S. Highway 160 on Mancos Hill Married couple from Roswell, New Mexico July 1, 2021