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Photo: Semitrailer on Hwy. 550 needs a tow – or two

Benchmark Lookout Tower

The 42-foot-tall Benchmark Lookout Tower serves as a home and an early detection system for wildfire activity northwest of Dolores.

Most people unfamiliar with concept of ‘ableism’

A guy walks into a bar sets the stage for many a bad joke. But it’s no joking matter if you are one of the 15% of people on this planet with disabilities for whom entry to the bar is, well, ...

Endorsements: The word ‘every’ does not need replacing

Word ‘every’ does not need replacing

Endorsements: A strong broadside against nicotine use

A strong broadside against nicotine use

Everyone deserves sweetness of roses

My grandfather was a wheat and bean farmer; his brother, a dry land potato farmer. Aside from the hard work and stress of farming, my grandfather’s favorite and relaxing pastime was growin...

Endorsements: Put new state fee initiatives to voters

Put new state fee initiatives to voters

Insurance doesn’t work in free market

Lauren Boebert does not understand the challenge of free market health care. On her campaign website, the Republican candidate for U.S. Congress lays out her policy positions in her Contract...

A fresh approach to our county politics

There is fresh excitement in the air. A beam of sunlight in this dark time of struggle. The excitement? Rebecca Samulski is running for Montezuma County commissioner in District 3...

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor Justice Ginsburg

The Journal Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide immediately until the day of interment to honor the passing of Supreme Cou...

Family grateful to Madison House

The family of Eva McGee would like to thank the entire staff of Madison House for the kindness and care they gave our mom over the years she spent there. We also are grateful for the wonderf...

Seasonal changes announced for San Juan National Forest campgrounds and McPhee Reservoir ANS Inspections

San Juan National Forest’s campgrounds will start limiting services and closing through the fall season. Visitors should check the San Juan National Forest’s campground status we...