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Cortez

Artifacts taken from Mesa Verde are coming home

welcome return of human remains, funeral objects removed in 1890s

October 8, 2019

Local News

Transgender prisoners in the West now have tools for self-advocacy

transforms health care rights for incarcerated trans people

October 8, 2019

Business

Colorado banks quietly offer services to marijuana industry

guidance from Treasury network doesn’t shield banks from criminal liability

October 8, 2019

Arson

Fort Lewis College professor arrested in connection with City Market fire

Authorities say suspect has previous arson case

October 8, 2019

Dolores

Dolores school board candidates square off

Candidates talk teacher retention, enrollment, transparency

October 8, 2019

Local News

Discovery of 20 moons puts Saturn ahead of Jupiter

This 2013 image, made available from NASA, shows Saturn’s rings and planet Earth, center right, as seen from the Cassini…

October 7, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Durango man to skateboard 800 miles to Southern California

Fundraiser aims to raise $3,000 to buy skateboards for kids in Brazil

October 7, 2019

Briefs

M-CHS homecoming parade will go down Main Street

Montezuma-Cortez High School’s homecoming parade will from 4-4:30 p.m. Friday.The Journal file Montezuma-Cortez High School’s homecoming parade will be 4-4:30…

October 7, 2019

Cortez

Update: Western Colorado’s first cold front of fall coming Wednesday

lower temperatures, end of growing season

October 7, 2019

History in the Herald

Durango girl in unmarked grave to be remembered with headstone

Ceremony to be held Tuesday at Greenmount Cemetery

October 7, 2019

Cortez

Annie Moses Band opens Southwest Colorado Concerts season

blends roots and classical music

October 7, 2019

Cortez

Lantern Fest putting community gardens to bed

invited to make lanterns, celebrate growth

October 7, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College paves way for free tuition to lower-income students

expects about 300 will qualify for assistance

October 6, 2019

Cortez

Autumn’s prime time in the San Juan Mountains

snap brings golden opportunity to view autumn colors

October 6, 2019

Business

Building a better bumper

Durango maker of boat fenders, dock bumpers looks to expand manufacturing, sales

October 6, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College drops ‘liberal arts’ from mission statement

Faculty senate and staff council back change

October 6, 2019

Agriculture

Colorado senators urge rural PILT funds be reauthorized

funding is set to expire

October 5, 2019

Gambling

Forum explores state ballot propositions

betting and state revenue bonus would go forward with voters’ OK

October 5, 2019

Business

Terminal remodel nears completion at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Project expands baggage-handling area, ticket counters, offices

October 5, 2019

Cortez

Lost Canyon wildfire south of Dolores is contained

south of Dolores triggered mutual aid, air tankers

October 5, 2019

Sexual assault case dismissed against Durango man

Defense lawyer blasts law enforcement for ‘basic failure to investigate’

October 4, 2019

Trump administration loses bid to dismiss monument lawsuits

fighting Trump reductions to Bears Ears, Grand Staircase

October 4, 2019

Montrose woman has state insurance license revoked

Hess already under investigation for her body-parts business

October 4, 2019

Durango man dies ‘messing around’ with Colt .45

Torres, 21, died Thursday

October 4, 2019