News

Update: Flash flood watch canceled in Four Corners area

Region expected to begin drying out

September 8, 2014

Construction begins on new sidewalk

Scott Neely of D&L Construction, works to prep the area north of the Dolores Public Library for sidewalks.Shannon Livick/Dolores Star…

Sand Dunes quarter to be released

Mint releasing coin today

Ticks suck life from moose

DENVER – Warmer winters are more than just a problem for Colorado’s large skiing population. The state’s moose also are…

Iconic species of West decline

Colorado mule deer populations down 200,000 since 2006

Animas Forks regains glitter

Ghost town buildings undergoing renovation after decades of efforts

See guard dogs on new Web map

Incidents on Colorado Trail precipitate BLM program

Those dog-gone dogs

Animal-control business is booming as populations of prairie dogs explode in Montezuma, La Plata counties

Two walk away from plane crash at Cortez airport

No serious injuries reported; one person goes to hospital as ‘precaution’

September 3, 2014

Murder victim honored at sentencing

20-year-old killer gets 30 years in prison

September 2, 2014

Business

Cortez barber retires after 44 years

David Allen, center, is retiring after 44 years at the Cortez Barber Shop. Joining Fernie Lopez, left, at the shop,…

Residents weigh in on water

Oxford farmer: Don’t give feds more authority

Tipton to host local Town Hall

Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, will return home to host a town hall meeting this week. A spokesperson said heâ€™d answer…

Education

SWOS celebrates opening of on-campus health clinic

Students’ cold symptoms keep staff busy in first week

Sheriff’s blotter

Criminal Mischief Sunday, Aug. 24 An inmate broke a window in an entry door of the jail cell. The entire…

Judge to sentence convicted killer

Plea deal calls for 30-year term

Overruns zero out fair’s bank account

Expenses for music event, management blamed

Event casts light on Alzheimer’s

Cortez fair, walk planned Sept. 6

Police Blotter

Monday, Aug. 11 11 p.m. An intoxicated man was reportedly jumping in front of vehicles on West Seventh Street and…

Variety is key to local dude ranch’s success

Majestic offers hiking laser tag, rafting

Business

Business Briefs

Workshop to address steps of starting a business The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and First Southwest Bank are…

City repeals pot moratorium

Medical dispensaries can now apply for retail business licenses

Business

Flooring company lays down growth

Sales dropped by 75% after housing crash