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Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center
Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood
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The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores
Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band
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Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park
Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized
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Mosquitoes arrived early in Colorado. Here’s what health officials are watching
Surveillance being expanded for St. Louis encephalitis virus, closely related to West Nile
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Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary
Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races
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Beloved steam tractor – a staple of Durango parades – to be auctioned
‘Old Abe’ was built by Jack Newbold using an 1898 steam engine
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Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing
Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations
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Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court
Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground
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Earthship construction in McElmo Canyon invites volunteers
Ancient Echoes seeks help constructing bathhouse out of trashed or recycled materials
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Free squash planting workshop to teach indigenous methods in Cortez
Good Sam’s Food Pantry to promote water resources and Indigenous knowledge in new gardening workshop
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Polis to recognize KSUT executive director for creative leadership in Southwest Colorado
Tami Graham reflects on her work in public media and the arts
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Dolores River Fest returns Saturday with music, river parade and daylong celebration
Festival is in its 21st year; gates open 10 a.m. at Joe Rowell Park
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Republican candidates to meet Wednesday ahead of primary
Forum will feature county clerk and commissioner candidates before June voting
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Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper
After 14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own
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Montezuma County martial artists to compete on world stage for Team USA in France
Four students earned spots at ICO world championships this fall
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Mancos town board approves letter in support of immigration enforcement reform bills
ICE activity has stoked fear among some residents
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Housing Authority supports gradual rent increase after emotional public testimony
Corrections needed for inconsistent rent-setting practices at four tax-credit properties
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Montezuma County GOP candidates debate as primary race enters final stretch
Republicans for commissioner, clerk and recorder field questions in back-to-back forums
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13 things to know about mining exploration in the La Plata Mountains
Metallic Minerals plans to resume drilling as soon as this summer
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Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic
City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns