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Editor’s note: This article, the first of two parts, is based on an interview with Anna Florence Robinson on July 17, 1934. Part 2 will publish May 1, barring unforeseen circumstances. I was born...
DATE: March 31, 2020 | COLUMN: Looking back
The Journal The Atmos Energy/Robert W. Best Charitable Giving Fund on Tuesday announced a $1.5 million donation to quickly stock the shelves at local food banks around the country, where students...
DATE: March 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
To assist businesses that had to close or limit services, Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved for an emergency Enterprise Zone Project. Any donation of $100...
DATE: March 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
During the first and second world wars, citizens grew victory gardens to feed hungry populations. The idea carried forward into the COVID-19 outbreak – but this time, people are making protective...
DATE: March 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
A conservation group has bought out one of Ignacio rancher J. Paul Brown’s grazing allotments in the Weminuche Wilderness to reduce the risk his sheep pose to native bighorns, but critics say the...
DATE: March 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
The anticipated construction of a playground at Joe Rowell Park is moving ahead, but with delays caused by the coronavirus breakout. The $280,000 playground project was recently awarded a $173,400...
DATE: March 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Social distancing, self-quarantines, job layoffs and a worldwide pandemic. What to do? Escape outside for some space and fresh air. A Colorado stay-at-home order implies exercise should be done...
DATE: March 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Dolores Chamber has announced The Outpost Motel as business of the year and Jerry Whited as citizen of the year for their outstanding efforts in 2019. Nominations were taken from the public and...
DATE: March 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Journal Atmos Energy requests that homeowners and contractors delay nonessential digging in an effort to avoid damaging an underground natural gas pipeline. “Even a minor damage can cause a...
DATE: March 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Starting April 6, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Four Corners Materials will begin rest area truck parking enhancements at two locations on U.S. Highway 160,...
DATE: March 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News