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CBD processing start-up could help Southwest Colorado hemp farmers

As one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis, Colorado is well-positioned to make hemp its next big industry. At least Deepank Utkhede, director of the new CBD processing start-up...

DATE: April 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Medicine Horse Center goes virtual with therapeutic lessons

The Medicine Horse Center in Mancos has been using horses as therapy and to support the social and emotional well-being of youths for decades. But now with social distancing measures, it can’t...

DATE: April 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

One new positive COVID-19 case in Montezuma County

The Montezuma County Public Health Department announced Saturday one new positive case of COVID-19. According to the county, the total number of positive cases in Montezuma County now stands at...

DATE: April 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What can we learn from Rosa Sabido, who has lived in church sanctuary for 34 months?

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders may be new to most of us, but for Rosa Sabido, who has lived in church sanctuary for over 1,000 days, it’s yesterday’s news. Sabido, a Mexican national,...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund opens new round of funding

Applications are being accepted for a second round of grants to be awarded by the Community Emergency Relief Fund for nonprofits in Southwest Colorado working to help people harmed by the spread of...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Know your restaurants, January reports

The Journal publishes local restaurant inspection reports provided monthly by the Montezuma County Health Department. Unannounced inspections are conducted for restaurants, school, hospital and...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pandemic, border crackdown hamper Catholics’ aid to migrants

NOGALES, Mexico – For years, Catholic-led, U.S.-based nonprofits have been at the forefront of efforts to support migrants and asylum-seekers along the Mexican border. Tough new border policies,...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Faith

Cattle conflicts prompt killing of endangered Mexican wolves

ALBUQUERQUE – The killing of four Mexican gray wolves by U.S. wildlife officials has drawn the ire of environmentalists who say management of the species is undercutting efforts to restore the...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Airport travel down nearly 95% in Durango

Airport passenger traffic is down a staggering 90% to 94% at Durango-La Plata County Airport as the coronavirus outbreak forces people to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. In a typical year,...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 infects Farmington nursing home

FARMINGTON – Residents and employees of a Farmington nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release from the facility. Life Care Center of Farmington , part of the...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico small businesses encouraged to apply for federal loans

FARMINGTON – State and local officials are encouraging businesses to apply for federal loans under the recently passed stimulus bill, as owners report growing impacts resulting from the COVID-19...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Fort Lewis College clears equipment bins to help Mercy, other hospitals

With classes meeting remotely through the remainder of the semester, Fort Lewis College biology professor Steven Fenster began collecting and inventorying items he could donate to Mercy Regional...

DATE: April 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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