Cortez students win at virtual improv competition Cortez improv students win Critic’s Choice award at Colorado Thespians showcase January 15, 2021
What impact are ski areas having on coronavirus spread? Health officials haven’t traced positive cases back to lift lines, chairlifts or slopes January 15, 2021
DA offers to dismiss charge in fatal pedestrian crash in Cortez Phillips given diversion agreement, 45 days of community service January 15, 2021
Recall election for Montezuma-Cortez school board member Lance McDaniel set for Feb. 16 Montezuma-Cortez Board of Education member Lance McDaniel, foreground, is shown in an archived photo of a board meeting.The Journal file… January 15, 2021
Man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution in Montezuma County Case had dangerous counterfeit aspect, police say January 15, 2021
Hundreds apply for PPP loans at Durango bank This time federal program aims to cater to small and underserved businesses January 15, 2021
Bath & Body Works at Durango Mall to close Shopping center administrator: Rumors of entire mall’s demise are inaccurate January 14, 2021
Colorado lawmakers split along party lines on impeachment vote Boebert: ‘I call bullcrap when I hear the Democrats demanding unity’ January 14, 2021
Agile Space Industries gains recognition for bringing jobs to Durango Company helps diversify economy, report says January 14, 2021
Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day No credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made January 14, 2021
Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery Less water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal January 14, 2021
Six COVID-19 deaths, outbreak reported at Cortez and Mancos nursing homes Cortez facility taken off outbreak list; new outbreak reported at Mancos nursing home January 14, 2021
EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases January 14, 2021
Cortez City Council formally accepts results of financial audit Ongoing financial crisis has held up property taxes, state grants January 14, 2021
Cortez bike race donates $42,000 to community programs 2020 race was canceled; but sponsors and racers left money in for good cause January 13, 2021
Raffle tickets available for cattle brand quilt Southwest Cowbelles annual raffle event is a fundraiser January 13, 2021
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge House votes 232-197 to impeach president January 13, 2021
New Mexico reaches $11 million settlement with mining company over Gold King spill State says EPA now responsible for damages January 13, 2021
New Mexico man arrested for allegedly decapitating family kitten Joseph Weaver is a Jicarilla Game and Fish officer, authorities say January 13, 2021
Rep. Lauren Boebert says Twitter locked her account Rifle Republican drew scrutiny for disputing presidential election results January 13, 2021
Armed Coloradan went to D.C., planned to kill Pelosi, court documents say Man said he arrived to late to attend rally and riot January 13, 2021
Lauren Boebert, other Republicans, object to new metal detectors outside U.S. House Congresswoman refused to allow a search of her bag January 13, 2021
Mancos opts in to Rural Jump-Start Program to attract new businesses, create jobs Approved businesses can receive incentive payments and tax relief January 13, 2021
Durango restaurant owners file lawsuit against Polis, health departments CJ’s Diner wants courts to overturn COVID-19 guidelines limiting their business January 13, 2021