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Could pot boost local ag industry?

Advocates say yes, and release first field report

January 7, 2015

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Bike advocates propose expanding Phil’s World

accepting public comments through Jan. 30

January 7, 2015

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Durangoan, 23, dies in avalanche above Silverton

A Flight for Life helicopter responds to an avalanche that killed a 20-year-old woman on Kendall Mountain above Silverton on…

January 7, 2015

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Cortez’s first baby of 2015 comes early

Jo Kathryn Lake wasn't due to be born until Jan. 6

January 7, 2015

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Off-road shop preps for 2015 season

Competitive Ultra4 drivers affiliated with the shop, known collectively as Jimmy’s Army, were using their short off-season to finish building…

January 7, 2015

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New firefighting strategy aims to protect habitat

She issued an order Tuesday seeking a “science-based” approach that safeguards the greater sage grouse while contending with fires that…

January 7, 2015

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Lizardhead Cyclery offers ski and board tuning

'I take tuning very seriously and do it all by hand,' Jones says

January 7, 2015

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County wins $2M for court

Money, local funds would consolidate justice system

January 7, 2015

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Dolores adds boat rentals

offering variety of boats

January 7, 2015

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Judge OKs live courtroom updates

Independent jury interviews prolong trial proceedings

January 7, 2015

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Library plans screening of ‘A Path Appears’

Travel from West Virginia to Haiti and Colombia for stories of children and women breaking out of cycles of poverty…

January 6, 2015

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Olio plans reception for painter, sculptors

“I just love nature and animals,” Durango resident Kirkpatrick said. Kirkpatrick will open her first show in Mancos this weekend…

January 6, 2015

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Suspects sought in two store break-ins

shows suspects entering broken window

January 6, 2015

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Wetherill tram road may open to cyclists

Verde working out details for 2015

January 6, 2015

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Chicken Creek conflict

steps into disagreement between bikers and skiers

January 6, 2015

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These local goats will recycle your Christmas trees

And Sarah Syverson of Mancos is hoping her goats can take a crack at your Christmas trees. If you don’t…

January 5, 2015

Local News

State GOP plans for session

Republicans hope for balanced year

January 5, 2015

Local bounty hunters to be on Animal Planet

Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters Dayson Goetz and Clint Simmons are followed by cameramen as they filmed the show in Cortez…

January 5, 2015

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Stray bullet narrowly misses boy, 6, in Ignacio

Year’s gunfire frightens family

January 2, 2015

Local News

Temperatures set to rise, but snow could stay a while

January starts off wet, unlike last year

January 2, 2015

Local News

At Rainbow’s End

of pressmen leaves a legacy of stories, a lifetime of experience as the Journal’s colorful press rolls to a stop

January 1, 2015

Living

Congress is asked to renew support for new parents

Funding program expires in March unless Congress takes action

January 1, 2015

Local News

Legality of home hash oil challenged

Precedent is sought for unlicensed extractions

January 1, 2015

Local News

21 elk drown after being on ice near Pagosa Springs

Elk carcasses lie on the banks of Echo Canyon Reservoir after being removed from the water by Colorado Parks and…

January 1, 2015