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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...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

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...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

For young ‘explorers,’ learning comes naturally in the outdoors

By Mike Bienkowski San Juan Mountains Association It is early June, and we are five minutes into our first day of San Juan Mountains Association’s “San Juan Ramblers” n...

DATE: Sep 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Local student receives degree from Adams State University

The Journal Laura K. Graf-Simmons of Dolores received a masterâ€™s degree in counseling-clinical mental health from Adams State University, Alamosa, during the spring virtual Comm...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Rotary, NPI support biochar project in El Salvador

The Journal Dolores Rotary Club joins Needful Provisions and Santa Ana Rotary Club in El Salvador in supporting a biochar project in El Salvador. Experts in El Salvador...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College ranks among top 10 for diversity

Durango Herald Staff Writer U.S. News & World Report ranks Fort Lewis College ninth for campus diversity among liberal arts colleges in its 2021 Best Colleges rankings. T...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center to host virtual 5K or 10K

The Journal Four Corners Child Advocacy Center will host a virtual 5K or 10K now through the end of October. To participate, register and submit a photo of the time an...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Library to host mining history presentation

The Journal Cortez Public Library will host a presentation by Kristi Arrington on mining history and historic preservation in the high San Juans from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday via Zo...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local student receives degree from Adams State University

The Journal Alexander Timothy Mohar of Cortez received a masterâ€™s degree in music education from Adams State University, Alamosa, during the spring virtual commencement June 6. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado is a big mess – thanks, Trump!

Colorado is a mess with at least four major fires occurring in the state, day after day of record-breaking temperatures, week after week with no rain and smoke-filled skies that present a da...

DATE: Sep 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

New Mexico reports 82 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Health officials in New Mexico on Tuesday reported 82 new confirmed coronavirus cases with seven additional deaths. The latest numbers from the New Mexico De...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marianne Mate for Empire Electric board

I am writing in support of Marianne Mate for the District 4 seat on the Empire Electric Association’s Board of Directors. Marianne has deep experience working with nonprofit and m...

DATE: Sep 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor