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Suckla ropes well at National High School Finals Rodeo

Competing at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on July 19, Dolores High School senior Dara Suckla left little doubt as to her status as one of the top breakaway ropers...

DATE: Aug. 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Agriculture research center to host field day

Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket will be hosting a field day and expo on Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will follow the tours and demonstrations. Learn more about...

DATE: July 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ranch Rodeo set to highlight this year’s Montezuma County Fair

From its founding on April 16, 1889, Montezuma County has enjoyed a strong connection with the ranching community. Therefore, when this year’s Ranch Rodeo takes place at the Montezuma County...

DATE: July 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Sports

Demolition Derby set to return to Montezuma County Fair

This Saturday evening, the sound of crunching metal will echo over the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Steam will rise into the air as radiators are ruptured, and fenders and bumpers will be blasted...

DATE: July 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Tomac sweeps Washougal, widens lead in motocross series

Eli Tomac of Cortez came from behind in two motos Saturday to sweep the Washougal National and widen his lead over rival Marvin Musquin in the AMA motocross championship series. Entering the 450...

DATE: July 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Local youth baseball team performs well at Utah tournament

Armed with bats and gloves and equipped with shiny cleats, a local youth baseball team known as the Four Corners Dingers traveled to Heber City, Utah, and performed well in the Heber Valley Pioneer...

DATE: July 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Mancos Cattlemen’s Association set to host ranch rodeo

Wrought with lush fields and surrounded by green hills and blue mountains, the Mancos Valley has always been a rancher’s paradise. Generations of cattlemen have herded stock in the valley and spent...

DATE: July 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Unwanted paint recycling event held in Dove Creek

PaintCare, a nonprofit that runs a paint recycling program in Colorado, will hold a free recycling event in Dove Creek on Aug. 20. Households and businesses are encouraged to drop off unused,...

DATE: July 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tomac finishes third at muddy motocross in Minnesota

Eli Tomac raced to a third-place finish Saturday during the muddy 450 Class motocross at the Spring Creek National. Entering Millville, Minnesota, after a week off and with the coveted Redbud win...

DATE: July 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Local pickleball players performing well at summer tournaments

Like many middle-aged men in the Cortez area, Dean Palmquist and Joe Strunce live wholesome lives that include families, jobs and numerous recreational activities. Until earlier this summer,...

DATE: July 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Dolores River Anglers announces summer and fall events

The Dolores River Anglers Chapter of Trout Unlimited has summer activities and meetings planned, and is encouraging anyone interested in fishing to attend. “We’re raising awareness of our...

DATE: July 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water Dragons swim well at Western Slope Championships

Competing in one of their final meets of the summer during the Western Slope Championships in Grand Junction, July 12-14, members of the Cortez Water Dragons swim club showed marked improvement...

DATE: July 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

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