Montezuma County

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K9 Search and Rescue hosts workshop for dogs, handlers

Search teams from nine states visit Dolores for dog training sessions

July 24, 2018

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Commissioner candidate grows hemp as experiment

Republican candidate for commissioner gives it a try

July 20, 2018

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Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

July 13, 2018

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Horses transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

July 11, 2018

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National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads

Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution

July 8, 2018

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Appeal denied for Dolores man who pleaded guilty in murder

Hampson pleaded guilty in death of Dolores man

July 7, 2018

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Sheriff to investigate fatal McElmo Canyon shootout

Federal investigation taking too long, Nowlin says

July 5, 2018

The coal mines of Montezuma Valley, from Mesa Verde to Mitchell Springs

Growing up in Cortez, we always had heat in the house. There was the cook stove – the Warm Morning…

July 3, 2018

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Montezuma County finds water for road maintenance

DWCD grants access to canal for road maintenance

June 28, 2018

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Bush will challenge Tipton for Colorado seat in U.S. House

County picks Republican Stapleton, Democrat Kennedy for governor

June 26, 2018

Voters in primary election can drop off ballots at clerk’s office

du1-i-syn The deadline to receive a primary election ballot in the mail was last week, but voters can still participate…

June 25, 2018

McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low

McPhee inflow is lowest since dam was built; irrigator allocation falls

June 25, 2018

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County claims trails, roads on national forest

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails in local counties

June 20, 2018

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Rain calms Burro Fire; bulldozers cut ‘solid lines’ on fire’s west side

‘Extended monsoons’ needed to put out fire, reopen forest

June 15, 2018

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San Juan National Forest is closing to recreation; McPhee uncertain

McPhee marina, boat ramp likely to be open

June 11, 2018

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Burro Fire doubles in size to 1,000 acres; forest plans to close

Fire poses challenge in steep terrain, older stands of timber

June 10, 2018

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Local competitors highlight final night of Ute Mountain Roundup

Tanner Lockhart places fourth in saddle bronc; Autumnrain Chee, Darren Kee, Amber Moore and Zane Yates draw cheers

June 10, 2018

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Weather service issues advisory about dense smoke, low visibility

State health department also warns about air quality

June 10, 2018

Sports

Bulls thrill fans during second night of Ute Mountain Roundup

Bull riders and bullfighters draw loud cheers during ‘world’s most dangerous event’

June 9, 2018

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup opens with a bang

Announcer, clown, and cowboys and cowgirls keep crowd entertained

June 8, 2018

Looking back

Early Mesa Verde center included cabins, a shop and a bear

If you were to ask the man on the street, “Where is Hallarville?” You would get a blank stare. Old-timers…

May 30, 2018

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Montezuma-Cortez graduates get inspiring send-off into the world

Speeches urge students to pursue dreams, be helpful to others, enjoy what life throws their way

May 25, 2018

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County asserts control of noxious weeds

Problematic properties targeted for treatment

May 18, 2018

Delivery of senior meals reduced temporarily to once a week

Dolores, Cortez and Mancos seniors feel pinch

May 15, 2018