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This week, the Colorado Department of Education released preliminary accreditations for schools across the state, and four Cortez campuses have achieved the highest accreditation plan rating. This...

It’s a full-on detective mission at three historic Southwest Colorado cemeteries. Ruth Lambert with the San Juan Mountains Association said that around 2008, a large-scale project sought to...

A Farmington man who has been missing since early July was found dead this week in Arizona, according to the Farmington Police Department. Craig Cavanaugh, 44, was last seen in Farmington on July...

Volunteer Search and Rescue Teams from Montezuma, Dolores and San Miguel Counties have been busy this summer. Whether it is searching for lost hikers, rescuing river runners in distress, or...

As Montezuma County commissioners push for a Seventh Street extension, the city of Cortez is considering giving a small piece of land to the county to avoid paying high road construction costs. The...

The National Weather Service has issued a “fire weather watch” for Southwest Colorado as the combination of dry weather and increased chances of lightning enter the region this week. The fire...

The town of Dolores is advertising for an interim manager to replace departing manager Jay Ruybalid, who resigned this month. Mayor Chad Wheelus said the interim manager will be charged with...

Motorcyclists from far and wide are expected to descend this weekend on Southwest Colorado for the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. The rally will feature new events and accommodations, including a...

MANCOS – At wits’ end with deteriorating Verizon cellphone service in her home 5 miles north of Mancos, Maria Tuxhorn sought help from The Journal to inquire why reception went south about three...

A 1-year-old dog named “Champ” survived high-risk surgery Tuesday after a veterinarian discovered an arrow lodged in his nasal cavity and skull. Chris Nelson, director of Animal Services for the La...

Two homicide suspects overpowered two security officers Monday in Blanding, Utah, and have escaped, according to the Tucson Police Department. Blane Barksdale, 56, and Susan Barksdale, 59, were...