Mancos’ Daves, M-CHS’ Pipkin named to all-state spirit teams Mancos’ Daves, Cortez’s Pipkin earn all-state spirit honors December 18, 2025
$8.9 million in federal funds lost in Montezuma County, state data shows State defends $24.6 million; $1.8 million remains at risk December 18, 2025
Rio Grande Trading Post in Durango to close after 50 years Shop catered to tourists, but locals kept it going December 18, 2025
Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth The locations will be rotated on a calendar that will update quarterly December 17, 2025
Measles cases across the county increase to four Two new cases confirmed; Wastewater detection signals recent infections December 17, 2025
Two new officers sworn in to Cortez Police Department Steven Lopez and Kilton Korthank join department after completing academy training December 17, 2025
La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities December 16, 2025
More information released on California couple found dead in Bisti Badlands SJCSO says wife left message written in the sand December 16, 2025
Cortez council to propose broad charter revisions to voters Council must finalize revisions and pass ordinance before setting ballot question December 16, 2025
Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions Shelter has 13 dogs and cats seeking homes December 16, 2025
Four Corners AI Conference explores artificial intelligence in rural communities Speakers say technology could bring opportunities; others say we should pump the brakes December 16, 2025
Gov. Jared Polis selects new leader of Colorado’s higher education department Next governor will choose to keep or hire state department leaders December 16, 2025
Cortez to host City Council candidate information session Officials to explain council role, election processes ahead of April vote December 16, 2025
Colorado’s unaffiliated voters say they’re intentionally not joining a political party. Here’s why A poll found that 86% of those surveyed intentionally chose to register that way December 16, 2025
Durango lawyer dies while backcountry skiing on Red Mountain Pass Cause of death under investigation, according to San Juan County coroner December 15, 2025
After wandering into New Mexico, Colorado gray wolf rereleased in Grand County The male wolf, a yearling from the Copper Creek pack, is the offspring of wolves blamed for livestock attacks in… December 15, 2025
In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado ‘We have no choice but to fight back,’ senator says December 15, 2025
FLC Turning Point USA chapter president says he has ‘thick skin’ amid controversy Fort Lewis College senior is proud of club despite backlash December 15, 2025
Weekend roundup: Dolores boys basketball continues hot start Dolores junior Koby McClellan has Dolores off to a strong start to their 2025-26 season. Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal… December 14, 2025
Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects North College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year December 14, 2025
Cortez Youth Athletic Performance program expands to prepare athletes for college Cortez’s branch of the program is located at Mountain Range Fitness December 14, 2025
Cortez graduate Cruz Hernandez nominated for New Mexico Scenic Design award Set from ‘The Little Mermaid’ earns nomination December 13, 2025
Mancos’ fifth-place finish leads area cheer squads at state Bluejays match 2024 mark; Dolores, Montezuma-Cortez improve December 13, 2025
Cortez-area first responders join students for 2025 Shop With a Cop More than five agencies take part in annual gift giveaway December 13, 2025