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Eli Tomac finishes strong in Indiana motocross to cap his championship season

Eli Tomac of Cortez a posted a strong finish to the AMA Motocross season after winning the 450 class event Saturday at the Ironman National and adding a victory to his championship season. The...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain lion bites boy on head outside Colorado home

BAILEY — A mountain lion injured an 8-year-old boy outside his Colorado home, prompting wildlife officials to hunt the lion with search dogs and a trap. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Jason...

DATE: Aug. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns begin at Boggy Draw

The Dolores Ranger District is conducting several prescribed burns in the Boggy Draw area north of Dolores. “Fire effects were excellent with moderate fire behavior,” said Matt Traynham, burn boss...

DATE: Aug. 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aiken takes top honors at Pinto Bean Classic

Since its inaugural year in 1977, the Pinto Bean Classic has become known as one of the most popular tournaments in Southwest Colorado. Numerous amateur golfers have competed in the annual classic,...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac sweeps Budds Creek motocross, wins third consecutive title

Eli Tomac of Cortez swept the Budds Creek National Saturday and won his third consecutive American Motocross title a week before the final race in the series. His dominating performance in the 450...

DATE: Aug. 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Farmers market is every Wednesday in Dolores

The Dolores Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at Flanders Park in front of Town Hall. The market continues into October. Locally grown produce is for sale, and there is also...

DATE: Aug. 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Schools seeking board candidates

The Dolores School Board is seeking candidates to run for three open director seats in the Nov. 5 election. Three directors will be elected for a term of office of four years. To be qualified, a...

DATE: Aug. 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tomac finishes fourth at Unadilla, still leads Musquin in series

Eli Tomac finished off the podium Saturday at the Unadilla National, but his fourth-place finish in New Berlin, New York, was good enough to keep his big lead in the season standings. It was the...

DATE: Aug. 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Southwest Colorado’s fruit season stretches creativity

This summer, my family traveled to both coasts to spend time with different sets of extended family. The gatherings were multi-generational, each of us with our own specific link to one another...

DATE: Aug. 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Living

Fishing the Dolores and West Fork Rivers

The Dolores River Anglers has released a guide on public fishing access on the Dolores River and West Fork River. Anglers must be aware of boundaries for private public land to avoid trespassing....

DATE: Aug. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ranch Rodeo a big hit with competitors and fans in Cortez

As the sun sank toward the horizon at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds on Aug. 2, a thin cloud of dust rose from the facility’s main arena and the distinct smell of stock and leather permeated the...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Sports

Demolition derby thrills fans at Montezuma County Fair

Twenty minutes before a group of uniquely decorated cars drove onto the track at Fairgrounds Speedway for the annual Cortez Demolition Derby on Aug. 3, the stands were already packed with a...

DATE: Aug. 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Sports

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