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Made in Dolores: Music stand folds into portable case

A new music invention is being manufactured in Dolores, and it’s moving up the charts. Bob Waggoner is a local…

January 15, 2014

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Trustees turn down manager applicants

Position will be advertised for three weeks

January 15, 2014

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Preservationists begin work on press

Preservationists from the University of Pennsylvania began preliminary work inside The Mancos Times office on Grand Avenue in Mancos last…

January 15, 2014

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Elementary school headed to pop tab title

Sharma Jean and Morgan Chappell are leaders in the pop tab collection effort.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Dolores Elementary School is on…

January 15, 2014

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Preservationists begin work on Mancos Times press

Preservationists from the University of Pennsylvania began preliminary work inside The Mancos Times office on Grand Avenue in Mancos last…

January 15, 2014

District pursuing clean energy

Jackson Gulch Reservoir clears hurdle to installing hydropower generator

January 14, 2014

Mobile learning lab rolls into action

A new mobile learning lab rolled into Western Excelsior for the first time this week. By providing more training in…

January 14, 2014

Plans for Lower Dolores River draw criticism

Federal and state protection measures for the Lower Dolores River were sharply criticized by local officials Thursday during a regional…

January 14, 2014

Handgun lands felon behind bars

A 30-year-old felon was sentenced last week to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to a firearms charge. At…

January 14, 2014

Tribe tries to control trash fires

Ute Mountain Utes dealing with traditional, environmental challenges

January 14, 2014

Plans for Dolores River draw criticism

Public land agencies, state board defend plans

January 14, 2014

City seeks public comments tonight

Public comments on a proposed hotel, gas station, rent-to-own business and floodplain ordinance are all slated to be heard at…

January 14, 2014

Utes to track air’s quality

Monitoring station to measure levels of particulate matter

January 14, 2014

Preservationists protect history at Mancos Times

Frank Matero and John Hinchman record information about one of the antique linotype machines at The Mancos Times office. At…

January 14, 2014

Recapture Canyon

An illegal ATV trail in ‘mini-Mesa Verde’ stirs up cloud of controversy along the border

January 14, 2014

Once a Democrat, Durango candidate looks to GOP

du1-i-syn DENVER – In politics, there are long shots and dark horses. And then there’s Jaime McMillan. The Durango businessman…

January 14, 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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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

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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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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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Prairie dog: Keystone species or local pest?

Fish and Wildlife Service decides against protections

January 8, 2014

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Ballot campaign seeks gun ban on campuses

DENVER – Colorado voters will be asked to ban concealed weapons on college campuses this fall, if a new political…

January 8, 2014