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Forest officials seek comment on plan for new Boggy Draw trails

The Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is seeking public input regarding a proposal for new trail construction within the Boggy Draw Trail system, located about 3.5 miles north...

DATE: July 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

UPDATE: Ute Mountain lightning-strike fire doubles in size

Tribal firefighters said a lightning strike Wednesday night likely caused a wildfire near Ute Mountain that spread to 15 acres by Friday. John Trocheck, a public safety officer for the Towaoc Fire...

DATE: July 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conquistador hosts golf camp, tourney for youths

The Cortez Junior Golf Camp attracted more than 75 youths to the Conquistador Golf Course on June 5-9 for five days of instruction and practice, followed by a golf tournament on June 22. The camp...

DATE: July 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Spangler family of Dove Creek knows speed

For as long as he can remember, 16-year-old Dove Creek native Camron Spangler has lived and breathed dirt track racing. So, too, has his older brother, Brody Spangler, who began twisting bolts and...

DATE: July 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Galloping Goose Historical Society celebrates 30 years

The Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores will celebrate its 30th anniversary at this year’s Escalante Days on Saturday, Aug. 12. Free rides on Goose No. 5 will be offered all day, with...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apollo 17 astronaut and moonwalker to visit Anasazi Heritage Center

The Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument hosts Dr. Jack Schmitt, who will present the lecture “Of Coyotes and Moon Landings” on Saturday, July 29. This presentation...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deadline approaches for Mancos emergency loan paperwork

Businesses interested in federal assistance after the Western Excelsior mill fire have until Friday to turn in worksheets from the U.S. Small Business Administration. On July 11, after both Mancos...

DATE: July 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos State Park plans eclipse party, music

Mancos State Park will host an eclipse party on Aug. 21, complete with 100 pairs of eyeglasses for safely viewing the celestial event, the park announced on Monday. The total solar eclipse affects...

DATE: July 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Montezuma County postpones West Mancos Road project

Montezuma County will apply chip and seal to about 5 miles of the West Mancos Road (Forest Road 561) from the forest boundary to Transfer Campground, beginning Monday, Aug. 7, according to a news...

DATE: July 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road closures lifted as 412 Fire smolders south of Rico

The 95-acre 412 Fire continues to smolder in mixed conifer forests and heavy dead and downed timber, and San Juan National Forest fire crews continue to manage the lightning-caused fire, located 7...

DATE: July 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado all-stars capture state title

Thanks to strong pitching, timely hitting and nearly flawless defense, a Little League all-star team from Southwest Colorado is headed to the U.S. regional tournament in Texas.The team’s...

DATE: July 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez Leopard Sharks qualify 8 for state meet

After a long summer filled with practices, eight members of the Cortez Leopard Sharks swim team are headed to the state meet thanks to impressive performances at the West Slope Championships in...

DATE: July 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

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