News

S.W. Colorado mule deer populations suffer 15-year decline

Animals in Groundhog, Mesa Verde hit hardest

January 21, 2014

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…

January 21, 2014

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Sled-dog racers are hoping for a comeback

Mancos musher says it’s possible to revive racing

January 20, 2014

Education

Local students graduate from Fort Lewis College

The following local students graduated from Fort Lewis College on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013: Tia Flippin, of Dolores, CO, graduated…

January 10, 2014

Education

Empire Electric continues scholarships to high-schoolers

Empire Electric Association plans to continue offering high school student scholarships and adult scholarships to its members. Twenty-four scholarships of…

January 10, 2014

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New beginnings

Employment program helps seniors return to the workforce with new skills after hard times of the recession

January 10, 2014

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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.…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

Local News

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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

Education

Resolute donates $1,000 to Por Dia Preschool

Amy Long, director and owner of Por Dia Preschool and Learning Center, with Roger Atcitty, Resolute governmental and public affairs…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 10, 2014

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Offshore drilling aids local efforts

Royalties directed to four area projects

January 10, 2014

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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…

January 8, 2014

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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…

January 8, 2014

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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…

January 8, 2014

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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

January 7, 2014

Local News

Supporters of Sagehen camping encounter a new test

It may take more than a routine archaeology survey and volunteer efforts to reopen the Sagehen recreation area to overnight…

January 6, 2014