Star burns bright for 118 years

On April 8, 1897, R.B. Hawkins published the first Silver Star, which a few years later became the Dolores Star. The arrival of the Rio Grande Southern railroad route in 1891 gave Hawkins hope for...

DATE: Sept. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mercy to offer free prediabetes education

For The Journal People diagnosed with prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Effectively managing prediabetes can help prevent diabetes. In...

DATE: Sept. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Leadership Montezuma turns 21

For The Journal Continuing its 21-year legacy, Leadership Montezuma launched the 2015-2016 class year as 18 new people joined in the retreat at The Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. Leadership...

DATE: Sept. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Apples for the ages

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Weld likely top gas producer

GREELEY (AP) – Weld County may soon become Colorado’s top county in terms of natural gas production. In the game of musical chairs that characterizes fossil-fuel energy production, no single county...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango’s small-business center names new head

The new executive director of the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center is bringing a strong background in academia, small business and economic development in rural areas to her new...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Tourism helps diversify Indian Country

IGNACIO – Professionals from across the country gathered in Ignacio this week to learn about developing local tourism industries in Native American communities. The No. 1 topic in Indian County...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Pot shop benefits youth group

A Durango children’s nonprofit was supposed to be the beneficiary of a fundraiser but instead has scored big because of a fine imposed on a local pot shop. Rocky Mountain High, a marijuana...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos Brewing plans anniversary celebration

The Mancos Brewing Co. will celebrate its first year of operation with special beer releases, discounted prices and live music on Oct. 1-4. MBC served the first freshly brewed, licensed and taxed,...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos Valley Brew Fest raises $10,000 for nonprofits

After a successful first run of the Mancos Valley Summer Brew Fest, event coordinators Kathy Hands and DeWayne Johnson were able to donate $10,400 to Mancos Valley Resources and Mancos River Trails...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Couple open solar business in Cortez

After three years of building a solid customer base through their digital storefront, Back-CountrySolar.com, owners Julie and Joe LaVenture have decided to open their first physical storefront in...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango named top destination

It’s official: Durango is one of the top 10 places in the nation to get outside. The little Southwest city recently came in at No. 2 in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice 10 Best Destinations for Outdoor...

DATE: Sept. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

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