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Cortez prepares for annual community Christmas dinner

The 29th annual Community Christmas Dinner is coming up, and it’s free to everyone looking for a neighborly meal. The dinner has become a Christmas tradition and feeds about 500 people every year,...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

November restaurant reports are in

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: Dec. 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s red flag law: What if they won’t give up their guns?

The board overseeing law enforcement training and procedures in Colorado has released its model policy for how police departments and sheriff’s offices should use the new, controversial red flag...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Buck tangles with swing set, gets knocked out, is back up doing well

FARMINGTON – Ever wonder which would come out on top, a swing set or a deer? One unlucky buck found out Wednesday when he became tangled with a plastic swing and metal chain in Farmington’s Berg...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

EPA rejects ban on cyanide bombs for coyotes, cattle predators

WASHINGTON – Trappers can keep using sodium cyanide bombs to kill coyotes and other livestock predators, the Trump administration said Thursday, rejecting calls for a ban despite repeated instances...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Church’s Native Hope Solar brings light and heat to Navajo families

Parishioners at First United Methodist Church came together a couple years ago to form a church-based nonprofit with the mission of providing solar lighting systems to impoverished families. The...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police officer accused of domestic violence appears in court

Issues over money and an alleged extramarital affair led to an altercation that resulted in a Durango Police Department officer’s arrest earlier this week on suspicion of domestic violence,...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Albuquerque airport highlights lowrider culture

FARMINGTON – If your holiday travel plans include the Albuquerque International Sunport, take a moment – between loading up on snacks and a mad dash to the gate – to explore an internationally...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

A ‘Christmas Quilt’ of holiday stories set for Sunflower stage

The Sunflower Theatre is gearing up for the holiday season with a three-day performance series of Christmas stories and music. The cast of “The Christmas Quilt” features local actors of all ages,...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango CBD retailers not fretting FDA updates

Companies selling cannabidiol products face an uncertain future after the Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer update that detailed the potential harmful effects of CBD. The FDA...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health Alliance starting negotiations to bring health care costs down

Health insurance premiums in Southwest Colorado can rival a mortgage payment, but the recently formed Southwest Health Alliance expects to start negotiations with health care providers in coming...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge reverses Cortez’s denial of marijuana dispensary

The 22nd District Court has reversed the Cortez City Council’s denial of a marijuana retailer, meaning it will be granted another public hearing and a chance to open its doors. NuVue Pharma LLC ...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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