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Cortez overdue for update on Cortez building code

It’s a time of transition at the Cortez planning and building department, as officials consider updating the city’s building codes, alongside other changes for builders. The city has operated under...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores High School honors 25 graduates

The Dolores High School Class of 2017 was half the size of last year’s graduating class, but the seniors who received diplomas Saturday didn’t let that diminish their sense of accomplishment....

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Arrow mine violates state rules near Mancos

The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board on Wednesday found that Red Arrow Gold Corp., of Mancos, violated state rules and voted to charge the company more than $6,000 in fines. Red Arrow failed...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

How it happened: The firefight at Western Excelsior

Fire officials and dispatches paint a picture of a fast and intense fire at the Western Excelsior plant that smoldered unnoticed in an attic, overwhelmed first responders and strained water...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Canyons of the Ancients group, BLM partner on land projects

After nearly dissolving in February, the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance has found new life. On Wednesday, the friends group for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and the Bureau of Land...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Appeals court affirms Cortez custody ruling

A Colorado appeals court has affirmed a 2016 ruling in Montezuma District Court that allowed a local mother to keep the parental rights of her son after a contentious two-year custody battle. The...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dove Creek High School graduates cheer each other on

For the 10 seniors who walked across the stage at Dove Creek High School on Thursday night, graduation meant saying goodbye to more than just a school. The school gym was crowded with the grads’...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wagner gives Panthers a rare gold; Ramos beats brother's record

For as long as many local sports fans can remember, no Montezuma-Cortez High School track athlete has stood atop the podium at the Colorado State Track Championships.All that changed on May 21 when...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez graduates challenged to ‘be radical’

The top two students in the Montezuma-Cortez High School Class of 2017 helped their peers celebrate graduation in style during commencement Thursday at Panther Stadium. Valedictorian Madison...

DATE: May 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Letter calls for ethics investigation of Sen. Don Coram

DENVER – State Sen. Don Coram, R-Montrose, is getting some heat for a bill he carried during the 2017 legislative session because of a perceived conflict of interest. Senate Bill 117, which...

DATE: May 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial Day events honor veterans

Several local events will honor veterans this weekend for Memorial Day. In Mancos, people are invited to meet Sunday at noon at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5231, 136 W. Grand Ave. Veterans...

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

City employees face higher deductible for insurance

During its meeting on Tuesday, the Cortez City Council approved a new employee health insurance plan with higher upfront costs, which they hope will save money in the long run.Human resources...

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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