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Proposal to fund full-day kindergarten advances in state House Education Committee

Similar proposal dies in Republican-led committee

February 11, 2016

Local News

La Plata County production-related toxic waste minimal compared with San Juan County, N.M.

La Plata County’s impact minimal, but San Juan County high

February 11, 2016

Local News

Rabies vaccine requirement for pets gains momentum in state Legislature

Currently, local governments determine policy

February 11, 2016

Local News

Lawmakers mull helping people overcome past mistakes with the law when seeking employment

Colorado among vanguard of states looking to limit criminal history disclosure for job-seekers

February 11, 2016

State Nation World

Deputy to be taken off life support

Recordings: Officer couldn’t feel pulse

February 11, 2016

Business

Mancos co-op gets a boost to help expand distribution

Co-op received Ballantine Family Fund Grant

February 11, 2016

Local News

La Plata County historic driving tour focuses on Old Fort Lewis campus, Aspaas homestead, Breen building

Less driving, more sightseeing this year

February 11, 2016

Local News

Woman dies after stabbing on Ute Mountain Ute reservation

Young woman was from Towaoc

February 10, 2016

Local News

Local task force will recommend fate of old high school

February 10, 2016

Local News

Where to put 3,000 new gas wells in Southwest Colorado?

Conservationists, energy industry clash over future of federal lands

February 10, 2016

Local News

Body found in boat identified

Cause of death still unknown, but foul play isn’t suspected

February 10, 2016

Local News

Cortez council candidates take tough questions on state of city

The Journal sent all the candidates a list of 15 questions. These five highlight the candidates goals and their views…

February 8, 2016

Agriculture

Snow a boon for farmers

McPhee expected to serve full allocation

February 8, 2016

Business

Paralyzed man sues Mercy over ‘reckless and dangerous conduct’

Case headed to trial in Archuleta County in March

February 8, 2016

Business

Dylan Redwine’s mother supports bill to add crime-fighting tool

Testimony in Denver comes days before son’s birthday

February 8, 2016

Business

Greater Superfund involvement sought

Downstream users call for listing

February 8, 2016

Local News

Interim superintendent to be named

School board to discuss options for old high school

February 8, 2016

Business

Lake Nighthorse assessment available soon for comment

Documentation addresses rec activities

February 8, 2016

Local News

National parks face $12B backlog

At Mesa Verde, $57M worth of projects await

February 8, 2016

Local News

Power outage in Dolores

The power loss happened about 2:30 p.m. Thursday and lasted for 40 minutes before being restored by Empire Electric crews.…

February 4, 2016

Local News

Pot takes bite out of snack budget

Spending on legal pot tops $5.4B

February 4, 2016

Local News

Colorado Democrats push for more offices issuing immigrant driver’s licenses

Legislators say program will pay for itself

February 4, 2016

Local News

Cortez business, construction have a robust year

Population and tourism growth likely responsible

February 4, 2016

Local News

M-CHS wins LEED green building certification

Award meets grant requirements

February 3, 2016