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Durango & Silverton Railroad delays resumption of coal-fired steam engines

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad announced Wednesday it will delay resuming its coal-fired steam-train passenger service until at least July 12. The decision is to “ensure guest,...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hot weather allows 416 Fire to expand; crews work on fire lines

Weather has re-emerged as a key ally for the 416 Fire with firefighters battling not only the blaze but temperatures that reached the mid-90s Wednesday, and the situation is not expected to improve...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council hires John Dougherty as new city manager

On Tuesday, the Cortez City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with John Dougherty of Kingman, Arizona, making him the new city manager. Dougherty was one of five finalists the city...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats, GOP launch governor’s race

DENVER – Colorado’s Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates wasted little time Wednesday in staking out their starkly contrasting visions – one liberal, one aligned with President Donald...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire kicks up but is still at 40 percent containment

The Burro Fire grew an estimated 50 acres on Tuesday, but remained at 40 percent containment, firefighters said. Most of the growth occurred near the junction between the Bear Creek and Little Bear...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Memorial welcomes first baby born in its new facilities

Southwest Memorial Hospital welcomed its first baby in its new facilities on Wednesday, June 20 at 8:45 p.m. Kelton Elijah Dunn came in at 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20.5 inches long. Kelton was...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico man tapped to lead Dolores as town manager

An energetic New Mexico man with enthusiasm for small towns and a background in municipal government is slated to become Dolores’ next interim town manager. Following a public interview by the...

DATE: June 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Traditional Mexican taqueria opens in Dolores

Authentic and affordable Mexican food is the trademark for Nanny’s Taqueria, a new restaurant in Dolores on 11th Street. Business partners Humberto Arrendondo and Guillermo Garcia have been cooking...

DATE: June 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis, Stapleton to face off for Colorado governor’s seat

DENVER – Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Polis and Republican state Treasurer Walker Stapleton won their respective party primaries Tuesday for the Colorado governor’s race, setting up a...

DATE: June 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Democrat voters in Montezuma County on Tuesday overwhelmingly chose Diane Mitsch Bush to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton. County Republicans chose state Treasurer Walker Stapleton as...

DATE: June 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grace’s Kitchen celebrates 20th year of feeding neighbors

More than 90 people attended an Italian dinner on June 23 to raise funds for Grace’s Kitchen and to celebrate the kitchen’s 20th anniversary feeding the community. Grace’s feeds up to 150 people...

DATE: June 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

T-shirts a popular souvenir among firefighters

Alongside the parking lot at Animas Valley Elementary School, where the 416 Fire Incident Command Post is located, a merchant is selling T-shirts. At large wildfires, selling T-shirts to...

DATE: June 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Living

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