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No murder charge for Colorado stepmom charged in boy's death

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped plans to file a first-degree murder charge against the stepmother of a Colorado boy who died after he was forced to drink large amount...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Good job with this news and information

Thanks for keeping the Four Corners informed. Between supplying us with the East Canyon Fire information, local news and COVID-19 resources, I want you to know that youâ€™re doing...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Virus could have been handled better

It seems to me this pandemic could have been handled better. The older population and those with vulnerable conditions should be under strict sequestering. But the last to sequest...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I hope Americans can find themselves

I have watched the country and state turn into a strange place. I served for 10 years in the Navy. I traveled the world and saw what it thought of Americans: a people who are so engrossed wi...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Joe Biden is the more sensible choice

I cannot string together a combination of words to express my disgust and sorrow after witnessing the murder of an unarmed black man by a white law enforcement officer while three other offi...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

We hear you

In 2020, celebrating Juan de Oñate makes as much sense as praising Custer

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Cortez Public Library announces additional virtual writing workshops

The Journal Cortez Public Library has announced additional virtual writing workshops. Philip Duke, retired professor of anthropology and author, will teach a workshop o...

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park moves to extreme fire danger level

The Journal Because of hot and dry weather, Mesa Verde’s risk of wildfire will rise to “extreme’ on Monday. An “extreme” rating means fires have a high potential to escape initial...

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burn the legs on Burnt Timber Trail

Arborglyph Grove and Burnt Timber Trail a warmup for the high-alpine season

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Sheriff’s Blotter

Thursday, May 21 8:28 a.m. A man was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief and domestic violence in the 12900 block of County Road 22. The man punched several holes in the wall...

DATE: Jun 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s Blotter

Saturday, May 9 3:04 p.m. A woman was cited on suspicion of careless driving in the 12000 block of County Road W. The driver took a corner too sharply and crossed the center line, h...

DATE: Jun 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: For the record