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Sen. Gardner backs legislation to curb opioid abuse

Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, introduced legislation in July to monitor the distribution of prescription medication in an effort to address the nation’s opioid crisis. The DEA Clearinghouse Act of...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bull Draw Fire containment grows to 35 percent

The Bull Draw Fire, burning in a remote area 12 miles northwest of Nucla, grew to 4,253 acres by Saturday. “Crews secured a solid containment line along the east flank of the fire,” said Emily...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 4,450 acres

The Plateau Fire, burning about 13 miles northeast of Dolores, grew to 4,450 acres by Saturday, and the San Juan National Forest on Thursday announced that it was expanding its road closures east...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fair festivities continue with livestock shows and Richie Law concert

Fun at the Montezuma County Fair continued on Thursday with competitions and events for all ages throughout the day. Rabbit and poultry shows, a three-legged mud race and chicken chases highlighted...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County commissioners host two meetings Thursday

The Montezuma County commissioners are hosting two public meetings today, Aug. 2. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., they will hold a Town Hall meeting at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds on the west side of...

DATE: Aug. 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missing girl from La Plata County is located

A missing girl from La Plata County was found safe Thursday afternoon, according to the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities issued a missing person alert for 4-year-old Sparrow Sow, who...

DATE: Aug. 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally floats into town Friday

The annual Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally will begin Friday with an early morning launch at Parque de Vida. Like in past years, the three-day event will feature 20 balloonists from all over the...

DATE: Aug. 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Fair’s fun contests attract a crowd

A visit to the Montezuma County Fair features the lighter side of life with events like the jalapeño-eating contest, chicken chase and pet costume show. There were not too many takers for the...

DATE: Aug. 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge finds Damron competent to stand trial for mother’s murder

Montezuma County District Court Judge Todd Plewe on Wednesday ruled that Jeremiah Paul Damron was competent to stand trial for the murder of his mother, whose body was found beaten and burned in...

DATE: Aug. 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 3,400 acres

The Plateau Fire burning north of Dolores has tripled in size since Monday, in part because of back-burning efforts by firefighters. The fire, in Plateau Canyon north of McPhee Reservoir, has grown...

DATE: Aug. 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bull Draw Fire grows to 3,600 acres in Southwest Colorado

The Bull Draw Fire, burning in a remote area 12 miles northwest of Nucla, grew 800 acres on Wednesday, to a total of 3,600 acres. On Tuesday, the fire grew mostly to the west and south of the...

DATE: Aug. 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aztec woman injured in rollover crash east of Mancos

A 33-year-old Aztec woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 160 near Mancos Hill on Monday night. According to Colorado State Patrol Cpl. James Proctor, Misty Gordon was...

DATE: Aug. 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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