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Hopis reject political establishment in vote for top leaders

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A small northern Arizona tribe has chosen new leadership as it faces the loss of coal royalties that make up a huge chunk of its budget. Tim Nuvangyaoma won the...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Black Friday is dead

Era of holiday deals may be gone

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

US long-term mortgage rates decline to 3.9 percent

WASHINGTON â€“ Long-term U.S. mortgage rates slipped this week, a sign that borrowing costs are largely stable even as the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate....

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Walmart to offer Black Friday deals early on its website

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart hopes to tempt shoppers with online deals before Black Friday. It’s beginning some online deals Thursday and plans to offer most of its Black Friday de...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

79 percent of Americans would take a pay cut to work for a more ‘just’ company

Americans prioritize one thing above all others when evaluating whether a company is a good corporate citizen: How they treat their workers. That’s according to a survey released ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez government announces upcoming ‘TEZ Talks’ series

Bank, CREA will host ex-Broncos receiver Mark Jackson, two others

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Forest has several open positions for 2018 fire season

The Journal The San Juan National Forest is looking to fill temporary fire positions for the 2018 season, including jobs on engine, helitack, hand and hotshot crews; fire-use modu...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

New skin spa opens in Cortez

Serenity Spa offers wide variety of beauty treatments

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

‘Be Local’ merchant sales now open

The 10th annual Local First Be Local Coupon Book will hit shelves Nov. 24, and member businesses can place orders for wholesale or retail books online at The 2018 edition includes 190 busi...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Noel Night merchant sign-up now open

The 16th annual Noel Night will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, and downtown merchants are sought to sign up with Local First or The Durango Herald to host events, entertainment or lo...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

SCAPE sets program deadline

Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs encourages early-stage companies in Southwest Colorado to apply for its 2018 program. SCAPE is a nonprofit, partnered with...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan County hires recovery coordinator

Silverton resident Melanie Russek was hired part-time as San Juan economic development/recovery coordinator. The position is funded by the Economic Development Administration, Region 9 Econo...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.