Frontpage Lead

Fish survived spill, but trout numbers fall

Jim White, an aquatic biologist with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, walks the raft through the shallow Animas River to survey…

September 17, 2015

Faith

St. Margaret Mary’s hosts western-style ordination

Native of Mexico becomes priest on anniversary of Theatine Order

September 17, 2015

Local News

New Americans

Four Corners Monument welcomes 19 new U.S. citizens from four states

September 17, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Cellist takes electric sound to Millwood

Jami Sieber Sieber’s style ranges from ethereal to hard-edged, earning her rave reviews in Europe, Asia and North America. Employing…

September 17, 2015

Education

Commercial Demons website comes down at 9-R’s request

Not just Durango; national concern

September 17, 2015

Local News

Panel revives rain-barrel debate

Proposal allows for rainwater collection, but with caveats

September 17, 2015

Local News

EPA takes hands-off approach to spill probe

Agency’s chief testifies at congressional hearing

September 17, 2015

Local News

Brown faces new bid

Barbara McLachlan seeks his House seat

September 17, 2015

Local News

Expert supports local fix for river

Lawyer: Best way to deal with water-rights threat

September 17, 2015

Local News

Expect delays on Colo. 145

Road P getting upgrade at intersection

September 17, 2015

High School Sports

Dolores honors nearly blind player with a touchdown

Dolores leaves goal open for ailing opponent

September 17, 2015

Local News

Prime time for fall colors still a week or two away

The sun peeks through a cottonwood tree behind the Dolores Community Center last fall, illuminating the colorful fall leaves.Sam Green/Cortez…

September 17, 2015

Local News

Balderrama pleads guilty to Empire theft

Ex-Empire rep previously sentenced in tax fraud

September 16, 2015

Local News

New details emerge in Larrie Rule probe

Journal inspects Colorado State Patrol investigative files

September 16, 2015

DS - Living

Copycat bears

Three bear cubs climb a tree Thursday evening at Nancy Horton's River Ranch, north of Bayfield. A fourth bear cub…

September 16, 2015

DS - Living

Unicyclist completes Colorado Trail run

Boulder man reaches Durango in quest to raise money for ALS

September 16, 2015

DS - Education

State may give Native mascots second look

Lieutenant governor: Names are 'offensive'

September 16, 2015

DS - Education

College Scorecard compares schools’ cost, earning power

Online tool helps students make more-informed decisions

September 16, 2015

DS - News

With evergreens, it’s only natural shedding

Forester: 'Phenomenon' is part of growth cycle, not beetle kill

September 16, 2015

DS - Living

Fashion show at Four Seasons benefits Cancer Coalition

Becky Oliver models clothes from Love On A Hanger at the Pretty In Pink Fashion show last year.Sam Green/Cortez Journal…

September 16, 2015

DS - Living

Lynx captured in rare photos

Now, state researchers have photographed lynx in the San Juan Mountains, using cameras mounted in trees to study where they…

September 16, 2015

More Sports

Land Symposium highlights evolving trends in cycling

Land meeting highlights need for volunteers to help on projects

September 16, 2015

DS - Living

Community Calendar

September Call for artists and vendors for Mancos Valley Balloon & Artfest, which runs Sept. 26-27. Details: 970-533-7434 or [email protected].…

September 16, 2015

DS - News

Briefs

As part of the Four Corners Lecture Series, the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society is pleased to present…

September 16, 2015