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Fireworks to light up skies in area

Montezuma County prepares for Fourth of July

June 30, 2014

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Living in ‘ground zero’ for wildfires

County adopts fire ban amid call for mitigation work

June 30, 2014

Business

Independent Retailer Month

du1-i-syn The city of Cortez on Thursday proclaimed July 2014 as Independent Retailer Month (proclamation attached). Mayor Karen Sheek, several…

June 30, 2014

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Learning to show

Rosalee Eschtruth, 8, works with Sienna for the 4Corners Australian Shepherd Association dog show at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds this…

June 30, 2014

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Talk focuses on wildlife, zooarchaeology

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center will present “Wildlife Conservation and Zooarchaeology,” a program by Steve Wolverton, at 7 p.m. on…

June 30, 2014

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New option is added for Dolores Valley plan

County considers dropping TDR rule for additional structure

June 30, 2014

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Still building a case

One year after remains found, justice for Dylan Redwine elusive

June 30, 2014

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Ancient Yucca quids: Chewed up, spit out, lost

Archaeology society to hold free lecture

June 30, 2014

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Groups weigh in on plan for forest

Goal is to balance use of Rico-Dolores

June 30, 2014

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Sheriff’s office faces lawsuit

Couple claim excessive force, negligent training during traffic stop

June 30, 2014

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Geek Squad visits library

Donitza Ivanovich and Jen Lokey show different chemical reactions during the Geek Squad of the Durango Discovery Museum performance at…

June 30, 2014

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City launches Cortez Connects

New website urges residents’ feedback on decision-making

June 30, 2014

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Business briefs

Sierra Club blasts study on N.M. coal operations Environmental groups Friday criticized as inadequate a draft federal study of coal…

June 30, 2014

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Regional foreclosures continue to decline

Across Colorado, the rate hits pre-recession level

June 30, 2014

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Balancing act

Ellen Koppenhafer and Marcus Steward try paddle-boarding for the first time while enjoying a day at McPhee Reservoir.Sam Green/Dolores Star

June 26, 2014

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Hoop house helpers

Jessie Gordon bolts together the frame for a hoop house as Kayla Paul holds a pole in place and Stacey…

June 26, 2014

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Hispanics gaining clout in elections

Salazardu1-i-syn A fast-growing Hispanic population will have increasing importance in Colorado and national elections, statistics from a new report show.…

June 26, 2014

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Veteran services officer nominated for award

Uncovering forgotten benefits is Torres’ specialty

June 26, 2014

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Biologist: Climate spells grim fate for state’s trees

Evolutionary biologist Connie Barlow predicts climate change could devastate Colorado’s trees before the end of the century. In 2012, Steve…

June 26, 2014

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Former Cortez teacher under investigation

Utah authorities have launched a child-exploitation probe connected to a former Cortez teacher. The Desert News in Salt Lake City…

June 26, 2014

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Athletes get Tailwind from area company

Formula liquid fuel for endurance races

June 26, 2014

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SUCAP shows off Roadrunner buses

Regional routes include Cortez

June 26, 2014

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Wilderness mules

Specialty packstring carries burden for trail building

June 26, 2014

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Great Lakes reports losses

CEO blames FAA mandates

June 26, 2014