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Methane plume discussed at EPA hearing

The comments were offered at a hearing by the Environmental Protection Agency, as federal regulators consider national standards around curbing…

September 24, 2015

Local News

Colorado to county: Why the tax break?

Blanket abatement reduces ag land values

September 24, 2015

Local News

At the end of a rainbow

The Cortez Recreation Center is at the end of the rainbow after a brief rain Tuesday evening.Sam Green/Cortez Journal

September 24, 2015

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Editor’s note: Website consolidation coming Friday

The consolidation of the Cortez Journal, Dolores Star and Mancos Times picks up momentum this week and culminates on Friday,…

September 24, 2015

Local News

Editorâ€™s note: Website consolidation coming Friday

The consolidation of the Cortez Journal, Dolores Star and Mancos Times picks up momentum this week and culminates on Friday,…

September 24, 2015

Local News

Editor’s note: Website consolidation coming Friday

The consolidation of the Cortez Journal, Mancos Times, and Dolores Star picks up momentum this week and culminates on Friday,…

September 23, 2015

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Elk close loop in Mesa Verde history

Ancients, elk share past

September 23, 2015

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U.S. retreats from listing for sage grouse

Feds make announcement in Colorado

September 23, 2015

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Star burns bright for 118 years

Dolores continues to shine in The Journal

September 23, 2015

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State OKs improved flow on Dolores

In-stream flows meant to protect fish

September 23, 2015

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Town passes parking ordinance

Residents urged to bear-proof yards

September 23, 2015

Local News

U.S. rejects protections for greater sage grouse across West

In this Saturday, April 20, 2013 photo, male greater sage grouse perform mating rituals for a female grouse, not pictured,…

September 22, 2015

MT - Living

Selling veggies

Mancos seventh-grader Charlee Morgan gets help with the cash box at the Youth Farmers Market booth on Monday afternoon. The…

September 22, 2015

Local News

Symphony kicks off concert season

Features renowned conductor and cellist

September 22, 2015

Business

Weld likely top gas producer

La Plata County production on the decline

September 21, 2015

Local News

Sports fan

Perched on the outside mirror and the door frame, a dog enjoys watching the M-CHS softball game Tuesday afternoon.Sam Green/Cortez…

September 21, 2015

For the record

Police blotter

9:36 a.m. A woman reported that an ex-boyfriend offered to pay her $238 rent at Valley Sun Village if she…

September 21, 2015

Business

Pot shop benefits youth group

Fundraiser goes awry but ends well for nonprofit

September 21, 2015

Business

Mancos Valley Brew Fest raises $10,000 for nonprofits

Kathy Hands and DeWayne Johnson, of Mancos Brewing Co., donated more than $10,000 to local nonprofits. The funds were raised…

September 21, 2015

Local News

Symphony kicks off concert season

Features renowned conductor and cellist

September 21, 2015

Local News

Judge guides grand jury

Area residents to investigate alleged crimes

September 21, 2015

Local News

Elk close gap in history at Mesa Verde park

Ancients, elk have shared history

September 21, 2015

More Sports

Unicyclist completes Colorado Trail run

Boulder man reaches Durango in quest to raise money for ALS

September 17, 2015

More Sports

New trail will close for winter

Mitigation helps deer and elk

September 17, 2015