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Anonymous allegation sent to Gardner not discussed at Kavanaugh hearing

A fourth allegation of sexual misconduct levied against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, sent in an anonymous letter received at Sen. Cory Gardner’s office Monday, was not mentioned at...

DATE: Sept. 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge rejects suit to remove Gunnison sage grouse protection

A federal judge has rejected a Colorado lawsuit to remove the Gunnison sage grouse from Endangered Species Act protection. The Sept. 27 decision by Judge Christine M. Arguello upholds a 2014 U.S....

DATE: Sept. 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores schools ban on-campus cellphone use

Something unusual is happening in Dolores schools. When secondary school Principal Jenifer Hufman walks around during recess and lunch, kids are talking to one another and playing together instead...

DATE: Sept. 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public questions hospital officials on fiscal crisis

Dozens of citizens expressed dismay and anger about the decline in the financial health of Southwest Memorial Hospital during an emotionally charged community forum Monday night at Cortez City...

DATE: Sept. 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

A realm of possibilities for climbing, hiking Lizard Head

Lizard Head, a vertical pillar of crumbling unstable rock, is Colorado’s most difficult and dangerous summit climb. Albert Ellingwood and Barton Hoag made the first multi-pitch technical ascent in...

DATE: Sept. 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango police investigating body found near Dog Park

Police are investigating the circumstances of a death involving a 27-year-old Wisconsin man who was found Tuesday evening “affixed” to a tree near the Durango Dog Park in west Durango. “This is...

DATE: Sept. 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado Concerts series will open with San Juan Symphony

Southwest Colorado Concerts kick off on Oct. 7 with a “Rhapsodic and Exotic” presentation of Hungarian arabesques and flashy Russian dances from the San Juan Symphony. The series then celebrates...

DATE: Sept. 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Living

A sign of autumn? Second waterline break in two days scrambles crews

A waterline just south of Apple Street near Hawkins Preserve broke Thursday afternoon and produced rust-colored tap water for some city water customers. The colored water was safe to drink, said...

DATE: Sept. 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day

Mayor Karen Sheek on Tuesday signed a proclamation to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October. Cortez City Council also approved spending $100,000 to evaluate maintenance...

DATE: Sept. 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five M-CHS seniors look to leave a legacy of team play, excellence

The sun arcs downward across a deep-blue autumn sky, casting long shadows onto Englehart Field. A breeze rustles fall leaves, and laughter echoes across the ball diamond. Heads turn at the sound of...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Sports

Homecoming features parade, games and dance

The Montezuma-Cortez High School Hawaiian Luau Homecoming Parade is Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. on Montezuma Avenue. After the parade, a pep rally at City Park starts at 5:30 p.m., and a powder...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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