In Southwest Colorado, we count ourselves fortunate to call this beautiful place our home. Our small communities are part of vital ecosystem that allows us to thrive in our daily lives and connect...

During their meeting Tuesday, Montezuma County commissioners discussed plans for the upcoming 2020 census, heard about potential federal funding for the Paths to Mesa Verde trail, and continued...

Colorado wildlife officials want to reduce the number of bears across most parts of the state, and they are calling on hunters for help. “We are trying to increase bear harvest to bring our bear...

A traffic signal has been replaced with a four-way stop sign at Main Avenue and Eighth Street, where a crash damaged a post. An alert posted on the city of Durango’s website and sent to Durango...

Durango School District 9-R is looking at its future infrastructure needs, and financing improvements may require renewal of a bond by voters. “Our buildings are starting to look a little tired,”...

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has filed a motion to dismiss a $25 million lawsuit accusing it of starting last summer’s 416 Fire, saying the U.S. government has no standing under...

For the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians women’s team, Ittibah Achafah , the game might have come down to just one point. One score. One satisfying thud of the woven leather ball against the...

The Journal The Cortez Pickleball Tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Centennial Park courts next to the Cortez Public Library. Mens and women’s doubles will be Saturday, and...

The Journal This summer, 502 lunches were served to local children as part of the Mancos FoodShare summer lunch program. Food was served by volunteers from the Mount Lookout Grange at the Mancos...

The Journal The Dolores River Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites the public to its annual business meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St.,...