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The entire Archuleta County landfill was on fire Monday night. Christina Kraetsch, deputy director of emergency operations for the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office, said a report came in around...

About three-quarters of attendees at a public forum examining a Denver Democrat’s proposal to create 33 wilderness areas in Colorado – including two in Montezuma County – supported the idea Monday...

If you see smoke north of Durango near Haviland Lake this week, don’t bother reporting it to emergency officials. It’s only an illusion. U.S. Forest Service spokesman Devin Wanner said a small film...

After a summer of construction work, the Mancos football field, elementary school and historic gym are very close to being completed. Owner’s representative Monty Guiles said there are still minor...

The Mancos School District Re-6 hopes to improve its working relationship with Pueblo Community College and smooth the concurrent enrollment process for district students. The first Mancos school...

More than 400 people turned out for a memorial service for Marine Gunnery Sgt. Scott A. Koppenhafer on Monday in a ceremonial farewell at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Military honors were presented,...

Fresh off its first state playoff appearance since 2014, the Montezuma-Cortez High School football team will aim for a rare feat in recent program history: a second consecutive trip to the...

Love on a Hanger and other businesses will feature fall and winter fashions, hair and makeup tutorials in the ninth annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 17. Silent and live...

RED MESA – Gil “the wonder pup,” a paraplegic dog from Arizona, completed his journey to find a “forever home” when he arrived last week in southwest La Plata County. Gil’s journey started more...

The Journal Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset Monday to honor Gunnery Sgt....

Eli Tomac of Cortez a posted a strong finish to the AMA Motocross season after winning the 450 class event Saturday at the Ironman National and adding a victory to his championship season. The...