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What you need to know about the eclipse

This astronomical event will take place on Aug. 21, the first one to cross the U.S. since 1991. NASA estimates 500 million people will be able to see it, in partial or in total form. Q: What is a...

DATE: July 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman calls off search for Dylan Redwine’s remains

A community search for Dylan Redwine’s remains northeast of Vallecito Reservoir has been called off after his father’s arrest. The eight-day search was scheduled to start Friday and conclude Aug....

DATE: July 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funnel clouds form over Southwest Colorado

Funnel clouds formed across Southwest Colorado last weekend as monsoon season was in full swing, but the spinning clouds didn’t appear to touch down to form tornadoes. Two pictures of funnel clouds...

DATE: July 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Murder suspect shoots himself at Mercy Regional Medical Center

Police said Tuesday they are unsure why a Louisiana man suspected of killing his wife drove 19½ hours to Durango to shoot himself outside the emergency room doors at Mercy Regional Medical Center....

DATE: July 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear sightings in Dolores prompt sheriff patrols

Montezuma County sheriff’s deputies are on the alert for bears in downtown Dolores after residents reported seeing one two weeks in a row. Residents said they spotted a bear rummaging through...

DATE: July 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Natural gas prices rising in La Plata County

The natural gas industry in La Plata County has reason to hope for a recovery with prices rising and plenty of approved drilling permits. The slowdown in the industry is at least partially...

DATE: July 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Mesa Verde reports increase in vandalism, graffiti

Mesa Verde National Park reports increased graffiti along public trails and overlooks, and is using social media to raise awareness of the problem. Park Superintendent Cliff Spencer on Friday said...

DATE: July 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Fair starts with Celtic Day fanfare

The first full day of the Montezuma County Fair focused on kilts and cabers. Saturday was christened “Celtic Day” by the Fair Board, which added the event as part of an effort to attract fairgoers...

DATE: July 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Social services awarded $200,000 grant

Montezuma County Social Services has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Human Services to help with local family-service programs. They grant was part of $2.5 million...

DATE: July 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summit Lake residents concerned about more traffic

During a packed public hearing last week, residents of the Summit Lake area urged Montezuma County commissioners to help them improve a public road leading to an isolated parcel of Bureau of Land...

DATE: July 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jeremiah Damron charged with murder in Cortez case

Jeremiah Damron, of Cortez, was charged with first-degree murder in a hearing Friday at Montezuma County District Court. Damron, 36, was arrested on July 20 on suspicion of homicide after the body...

DATE: July 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado auto theft group meets in Cortez

A Colorado State Patrol program dedicated to preventing auto theft met at the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office on July 20 to discuss problems facing law enforcement in the Southwest. According to...

DATE: July 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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