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Mancos businesses apply for federal emergency loans

Businesses affected by the Western Excelsior mill fire in Mancos have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance. Montezuma County Emergency Manager Paul Hollar gave a presentation on...

DATE: July 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheep wagons: Old West function, New West fashion

Across the Old West, what was once function is now fashion. Well-worn cowboy boots, spurs, saddles and Stetsons all have a new cachet as collectibles. One man’s junk is another man’s buffed up...

DATE: July 11, 2017 | COLUMN: Gulliford's travels

Hickenlooper commits to uphold the Paris climate agreement

DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper announced Tuesday that Colorado has joined the United States Climate Alliance, a bipartisan group committed to following the guidelines of the Paris climate...

DATE: July 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hearty meals continue at Lewis crossroads

Walking into Bubba’s — the new family restaurant at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 491 and Colorado Highway 184 — one notices delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen into a clean and spacious...

DATE: July 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republican candidate for governor visits Cortez

Republican George Brauchler, a district attorney and military man, is running for Colorado governor. He visited Cortez on Monday to pitch his experience and plans to the Montezuma County...

DATE: July 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Substance abuse study committee meets for first time

DENVER – A drug-abuse specialist told a newly formed panel tasked with studying the health issue that the prevalence of addiction in Colorado requires policymakers to evaluate the problem as one...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrat to replace Hickenlooper comes to Cortez

Mike Johnston , a Democrat running for Colorado governor, on Monday addressed local issues such as education funding, renewable energy and water rights during a campaign stop in Cortez. Johnston...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

East Rim Fire jumps to 689 acres, 25 percent containment

Over the past few days, containment on the East Rim Fire has increased, although the number of acres has also increased. The fire, started from lightning on July 2, was 700 acres and 40 percent...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac sweeps 450 Class motos, leads series standings

SOUTHWICK, Mass. – Eli Tomac swept the 450 Class motos Saturday in the Southwick National for his third straight Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship event victory and fourth of the season.The...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez set to host state Little League tournament

One year after winning the state tournament and qualifying for the Regional Little League Tournament in Texas, the Southwest Colorado Little League (Cortez) senior team will look to defend its...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

4 bears killed throughout region Wednesday

Four bears in the region were killed in separate incidents Wednesday. Two bears were shot by homeowners after the bears entered their homes, and two were tracked by Wildlife Services and...

DATE: July 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning blamed in brush fire south of Cortez

Firefighters on Sunday evening beat down a small brush fire and residents pitched in with shovels and garden hoses after an apparent lightning strike in a residential area just south of Cortez....

DATE: July 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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