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Racial, sexist remarks in M-CHS student paper cause backlash

Two Montezuma-Cortez High School students made provocative remarks in the school newspaper when asked what they would be and why…

November 23, 2013

Poll: Christie leads Clinton in Colorado

DENVER – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie would beat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Colorado if the 2016…

Tractor joins Goose as roadside draw in Dolores

Mayor says baler gives drivers reason to pause, pull over, visit the town

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Arsonist pleads guilty to Roatcap fire, avoids jail

A Dolores man facing more than four decades in prison opted to plead guilty today to escape any jail time…

Walking strong

Easterners hit pavement to raise money for cancer survivors

Federal land management favors native fish

Two suckers and a chub struggle in low water of Dolores River

Suicide note questions jail policy

“MCSO have you ever heard of a suicide watch?” According to a 16-page Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office incident report recently…

Alleged arsonist plans to take polygraph test

Dressed in all black, James Alexander waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on arson charges. Alexander, 20, of…

Arsonist pleads guilty to Roatcap fire, avoids jail

A Dolores man facing more than four decades in prison opted to plead guilty today to escape any jail time…

Ute, Navajos struggle with diabetes

Awareness is there, now it’s time for action, leaders say

Christmas spirit

First United Methodist Christian School prekindergarten students Logan Muraro, left, and Avery Blalock stack boxes filled with school supplies, hygiene…

Living

U.S. funds will help bring more local food to schools

Cortez, Mancos will benefit from $100,000 grant

Traditions of native cuisine

Recipes emphasize local, sustainable ingredients

Arsonist pleads guilty to Roatcap fire, avoids jail

A Dolores man facing more than four decades in prison opted to plead guilty today to escape any jail time…

A new roadside draw

Dolores is sporting some new agricultural yard art, courtesy of Mayor Val Truelsen. An early 20th century International Harvester Hay…

Pleasant View author lands first book deal

Briana Vedsted encouraged to write at early age

Protection order tops misdemeanor violations

It isn’t assault charges, drug cases nor DUI offenses that topped the list of most reported misdemeanors in Montezuma County.…

D.A. backs increased parolee spending

Furse says prisoners need 'tools to reintegrate into society'

Phil’s World plans face BLM impact study

A plan to expand Phil’s World, a popular mountain bike park near Cortez, is undergoing environmental and cultural resource studies…

Landowner accused of letting company dump waste on land

Colorado regulators are accusing a Montezuma County landowner of allowing use of an agricultural field for dumping industrial wastes without…

Federal land plan favors native fish

Two suckers and a chub struggle in low water