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Nine new police officers ready for duty

of the academy’s latest graduates already have jobs secured

December 10, 2018

Local News

Paper lanterns brighten Four Seasons for Luminaria Night

Several other holiday events coming up

December 9, 2018

Local News

Gas well leaks wastewater in Canyons of Ancients National Monument

affected soil removed after spill breaches tank, containment area

December 9, 2018

Local News

The Journal’s Angel Tree helps spread holiday generosity

Piñon Project organizes Christmas for Kids 2018 program

December 8, 2018

High School Sports

Whiteskunk breaks scoring record; Panthers roll past Ridgway

M-CHS junior scores 43 points in 94-38 blowout

December 8, 2018

Local News

Co-defendant in burglary case struggles to find conflict-free attorney

with six defendants poses conflicts of interest

December 7, 2018

Local News

Colorado’s Hickenlooper staffs up for possible 2020 bid

Governor sounds less ambiguous lately about running

December 7, 2018

Business

New marijuana dispensaries sprouting up in La Plata County

of space, tougher rules and too much competition an issue in Durango

December 7, 2018

Local News

Man who pulled woman from burning home faces felony charges

Derrick Jimdu1-i-syn Jim, 31, said he was having a cookout with friends on Nov. 7 when he noticed the flames.…

December 6, 2018

Local News

Man who left ID at burglary site gets a year in prison

Hampson has lengthy criminal history

December 6, 2018

Local News

Ribbon-cutting celebrates saving of historic flume

flies during ribbon-cutting taking it off endangered list

December 6, 2018

Using a sandbox and computer program, firefighters predict disasters

Pine simulates wildfires, floods and gas leaks

December 6, 2018

Mancos to adopt budget, mill levy on Dec. 12

has several large capital projects planned for 2019

December 5, 2018

Mancos installs electric vehicle charging station

Colorado Energy Office grant provided funding

December 5, 2018

Police: Man injured in collision after evading officers

Injuries are serious; pedestrian taken to Grand Junction

December 5, 2018

Crash on U.S. 160 closes highway, diverts traffic

transported to Southwest Memorial Hospital

December 5, 2018

Mom hits son on head with baseball bat; no charges filed

Cortez Police Lt. Andy Brock said no charges were filed in the assault because the male victim was also the…

December 5, 2018

To spur growth, Cortez floats incentive program

Builders say use tax cut would help homebuilding

December 5, 2018

Local News

Trumps to attend state funeral for Bush; agencies will close

Verde, San Juan National Forest offices will close

December 3, 2018

Business

Cortez’s Restaurant Row gets some country flavor

‘Gourmet comfort food’ features barbecue, mac and cheese, sliders, tacos

December 3, 2018

Business

Hyperbaric chamber now offered by private practice in Durango

Hyperbaric chamber now offered by private practice

December 2, 2018

Fresh snow ushers in 29th annual Parade of Lights

55 floats, spectators flock to Main Street for Parade of Lights

December 1, 2018

Cortez proposing incremental refuse, water rate increases

up 3.5 percent, water up 5 percent

November 30, 2018

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Service declares 54,000-acre blaze is finally out

November 30, 2018