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S.W. Colorado mule deer populations suffer 15-year decline
Animals in Groundhog, Mesa Verde hit hardest
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Sheriff: FBI seizes pot, porn in Mancos
Law enforcement officials seized marijuana and child pornography in a raid last week in Mancos that involved personnel from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Cortez Police Department, Homeland Security and…
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Sled-dog racers are hoping for a comeback
Mancos musher says it’s possible to revive racing
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New beginnings
Employment program helps seniors return to the workforce with new skills after hard times of the recession
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Doctor provides free health care at Cortez medical clinic
National health care reform is meant to make seeing a doctor easier and more affordable for those most in need. But getting an appointment can still be tough and a…
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Looking to lose
Shawna Jones has her before picture taken for the Biggest Weight Loser Contest. She will be competing for the grand prize of $500 in the women’s category at the same…
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Governor highlights Colorado’s resilience in State of the State address
DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper painted a picture of a resilient state that is growing stronger in the wake of tragedy and disaster in his fourth State of the State…
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New charges filed; domestic trial delayed
A jury trial slated to start this month for a 63-year-old man suspected of domestic violence was delayed Tuesday, after new charges were filed in the case. Moments before a…
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Missteps, truck breakdown help snare suspect
Footprints in the snow led authorities to a suspected car thief in October, and the same defendant reportedly broke down on the highway after stealing a second vehicle in December.…
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Oil, gas critics will push for fines
DENVER – Critics of the gas and oil industry will try again this year to raise fines for spills and pollution. Environmental groups are also pushing for legal changes to…
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Hearing delayed in thefts
An arraignment for one of three people accused in a burglary case was postponed on Tuesday. The other two suspects were also scheduled to appear in court this week. District…
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Tribe, county teaming up to recycle landfill tires
What to do with old tires is a common dilemma, but the Ute Mountain Ute tribe and the Montezuma County landfill have come up with a creative solution. The tribe…
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Drew Gordanier receives award
Planning Director Susan Carver presents Planning and Zoning Commission member Drew Gordanier with an award recognizing his eight years of exceptional service as a board member.du1-i-syn
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Ag Expo draws two big names
John Lyons will be at the Four States Ag Expo on March 13-15 and will be selecting a few horses to work with during his clinics. Lyons plans to have…
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Overlook Trail awarded grant
The Overlook Trail that will connect Dolores with House Creek and the Boggy Draw trail system has received some donated labor. On Dec. 12, Great Outdoors of Colorado awarded Dolores…
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Trio of suspected burglars make court appearences
An arraignment for one of three alleged thieves in a local burglary ring was postponed on Tuesday. The other two suspects were also scheduled to appear in court this week.…
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Dolores 80 years ago
Taken from the Jan. 12 1934 files of the Dolores Star State has large forest earnings Colorado ranked second among the state of the nation in the amount of road…
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Dolores 40 years ago
Taken from the Jan. 11, 1973, files of the Dolores Star Town purchases truck; gives employees raise First meeting of the year for the town board on Tuesday of last…
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First baby of the new year surprises new Cortez parents
Alvarez family planned for a home birth, but Sam didn’t go along