Colorado sees COVID-19 hospitalizations, infections rise The state Department of Public Health and Environment said 450 people were hospitalized statewide as of Wednesday with confirmed or… April 8, 2021
Polis warns wildfire season is a ‘year-round phenomena’ In this Oct. 22, 2020, file photo, flames rise from mountain ridges as a wildfire burns, near Granby. Colorado fire… April 8, 2021
Four local standouts named to Colorado hoops all-state squads Showalter, Hatfield headline selections April 8, 2021
All-state wrestling teams honor three local athletes Mancos state champion Levi Martin earns first team April 8, 2021
Police, Sheriff’s Office to co-host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Goal is to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths April 7, 2021
City closes in on new city manager hire Cortez City Manager John Dougherty, shown in 2019, announced his resignation in January.The Journal file City Manager John Dougherty announced… April 7, 2021
What would Biden’s infrastructure plan do for Southwest Colorado? Massive spending bill would target roads, forest and agriculture April 7, 2021
Search dog on hunt for national certification Isidore, 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, will win games of hide-and-seek April 7, 2021
Man to face seven counts of attempted murder in Durango shooting 27-year-old charged with firing gunshots into 8th Avenue Tavern, wounding 2 patrons April 7, 2021
La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased Luke Starling was reported missing Feb. 9 April 7, 2021
Fort Lewis College requires students to get COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester Inoculation strongly encouraged for faculty and staff, but not required April 6, 2021
New executive director aims to help rebuild Cortez chamber Colton Black, who plans to rebuild chamber, bounces back from losses April 6, 2021
Four Corners Home and Garden Show returns to fairgrounds Friday About 100 local and national vendors will be present April 6, 2021
N.M. health department to open vaccine eligibility to those 16 and older ‘It doesn’t matter where you get the shot, just get it,’ doctor says April 6, 2021
Farmington Electric Utility System launches design contest Winner will receive $100 gift card to Target April 6, 2021
New Mexico schools to offer optional standardized testing Public Education Department granted districts choice on tests April 6, 2021
Chair of Colorado redistricting commission ousted over social media posts Fellow commissioners said Danny Moore’s statements threaten to erode public confidence April 6, 2021
Ride The Rockies cycling tour doubles down on Durango After 2020 cancellation, route plan remains same for 2021’s return April 6, 2021
Mesa Verde National Park designated as Dark Sky park Lighting controlled and reduced to preserve the view of the stars April 6, 2021
Latter-day Saints to build new temple in Farmington Temple will be the second in New Mexico April 5, 2021
Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months Luke Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says April 5, 2021
Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado Cortez had strong winter snows, but mountains of Dolores Basin below average April 5, 2021
Federal judge ends Colorado’s plan to kill hundreds of mountain lions Project called for killing half the population to study impacts on deer April 5, 2021