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The discounts behind Colorado’s EV boom are disappearing fast

The discounts behind Colorado’s EV boom are disappearing fast

A changing political landscape means that incentives toward purchasing an electric vehicle will soon be a thing of the past.…

CDOT and Colorado State Patrol issue statement after series of July crashes

CDOT and Colorado State Patrol issue statement after series of July crashes

agencies emphasized the importance of safety on the road

Cortez Salvation Army to host ‘Stuff the Bus,’ Osprey backpack giveaway

Cortez Salvation Army to host ‘Stuff the Bus,’ Osprey backpack giveaway

drive will help provide students with essential supplies for school

Albuquerque player wins Four Corners Open chess tournament in Farmington

Albuquerque player wins Four Corners Open chess tournament in Farmington

Farmington and Durango clubs renew rivalry

Cortez secures contract to repair skatepark

Cortez secures contract to repair skatepark

General Services director says conditions are hazardous

Cortez Adventist Christian School will hold student registration July 22

Cortez Adventist Christian School will hold student registration July 22

school serves students kindergarten through eighth grade

Class offered in Towaoc on perinatal health and traditional practices

Class offered in Towaoc on perinatal health and traditional practices

of five classes free for anyone to join

Update: Oak Ridge Fire is 75% contained; 10,934 acres scorched

Update: Oak Ridge Fire is 75% contained; 10,934 acres scorched

was reported June 28 at 200 acres

Contested plan for Dolores Dollar General is knocked down, for now

Contested plan for Dolores Dollar General is knocked down, for now

a vote to deny a permit, developer ‘very likely’ to bring his case to court

Registration is open for fall at Kiva Children’s House preschool

Registration is open for fall at Kiva Children’s House preschool

preschool is open despite rumors of its closure

Upcoming workshop will center on Indigenous foodways in the San Juan Mountains

Upcoming workshop will center on Indigenous foodways in the San Juan Mountains

Participants will learn foraging and food preparation, among other things

Jett Lawrence wins Round 6; Eli Tomac’s bike fails

Jett Lawrence wins Round 6; Eli Tomac’s bike fails

Tomac’s bike started smoking and failed in the first race

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

One man’s quest to rank 38 hamburger joints in Durango area

‘Burgers are ingrained in America’s soul,’ Steve Harris says. ‘They’re comfort food’

Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

A ‘Fourth of July for the Four Corners’

A ‘Fourth of July for the Four Corners’

ramps up Independence Day with a more focused roster

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Advocates urge residents to know their rights

Photos: Fireworks show lights up Cortez sky on Fourth of July

Photos: Fireworks show lights up Cortez sky on Fourth of July

Passersby enjoy the car show at the Cortez fireworks festivities on July 4. Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal Just west…

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Durango Police Department stole the show and claimed first place in Durango’s annual Fourth of July Parade with its “SWAT…

Visitors tour Fort Lewis College’s Old Fort Campus for history day

Visitors tour Fort Lewis College’s Old Fort Campus for history day

FLC’s reconciliation efforts wrapped into agriculture programs

Update: Oak Ridge Fire grows to more than 10,712 acres, is 13% contained

Update: Oak Ridge Fire grows to more than 10,712 acres, is 13% contained

Nation President declares a state of emergency and enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

Montezuma-Cortez implements policy to protect female athletes

Montezuma-Cortez implements policy to protect female athletes

Emergency policy went into effect on June 24

Students thrive in health care internship at Southwest Health System

Students thrive in health care internship at Southwest Health System

Program has students from across Montezuma County and Durango

Cortez unveils winning logo to mark anniversaries in 2026

winners were chosen

Farmington celebrates Independence Day with fireworks show

Farmington celebrates Independence Day with fireworks show

Freedom Days celebration continues Friday