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Coalition calls for mining reforms after Gold King Mine spill
Groups aim to prevent another river fiasco
DS - Living
Community Calendar
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DS - Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor Whose parade is it?
Several years ago when the American Legion failed to obtain a permit in time for the Veterans Day parade the parade moved from Main St to Montezuma. I wrote the…
DS - News
‘Dodged a bullet’
Hickenlooper praises EPA response to mine spill during visit to Ute Mountain Ute mill
DS - Education
Elks name scholarship winners
From left: Jimmie Lankford: Exalted Ruler, Cortez Elks Lodge 1789; Emma Youngquist, of Dolores High School; Taylor Elder, of Dolores; Jonathon Walck, of Montezuma-Cortez High School; Haley Nadone, of Montezuma-Cortez;…
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Young eagles are spreading their wings
DS - Living
80 Years Ago
Child Killed Sun. Truck Overturns The seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kisling was instantly killed and several people were seriously injured Sunday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock…
DS - Living
Faces in the Crowd: The Triplets
Joe Scrivner and his triplets recently visited with his mother, Jeanne Scrivner, of Dolores. Joe is a 1977 graduate of Dolores High School and is working in finance and insurance…
DS - Living
40 Years Ago
1975 Hunting Seasons Set Pending a review of the length of seasons and bag limits by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Colorado Wildlife Commission has tentatively approved waterfowl…
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County gets new bus
MoCo recently upgraded its fleet with a new bus for on-demand rides. Rides to doctor visits in Durango and Dove Creek are available. Above, Mary Holaday and Lori Thompson pose…
Local News
Dispute mires Hampson case
The proceedings for post-conviction relief from a man serving a 25-year prison term for murder barely inched forward this week. Luther Hampson, 30, of Dolores, has filed a motion arguing…
Local News
Attorney-client privilege at issue in Hampson case
Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker has discovered a head-scratching dilemma. At issue is attorney-client privilege. Currently serving a 25-year prison sentence, convicted murderer Luther Hampson, 30, of Dolores, has…