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Scott Hartle becomes pastor at Lifeway Baptist Church

On July 22, Lifeway Baptist Church voted to call Pastor Scott Hartle to their church. According to a press release from the church, Hartle is returning to the ministry after recovering from a...

DATE: Aug. 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Faith

Bull Draw Fire northwest of Nucla grows to 26,370 acres

The Bull Draw Fire, burning in a remote area 12 miles northwest of Nucla, grew to 26,370 acres as of Wednesday morning, the Type 2 Blue Team said. Containment remained at 19 percent, compared with...

DATE: Aug. 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

UPDATE: Plateau Fire grows; containment remains 95 percent

The Plateau Fire north of Dolores grew to 17,778 acres as of Thursday morning, and containment remained at 95 percent. Cloudy skies, light rain and increased humidity on Wednesday limited the...

DATE: Aug. 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air quality advisory issued for much of Western Colorado

The Colorado Department of Health and Environment has issued an air quality advisory for a large part of Western Colorado, including Montezuma, Dolores and La Plata counties. Widespread smoke from...

DATE: Aug. 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bull Draw Fire climbs to 21,790 acres, pushes southeast

The Bull Draw Fire, burning in a remote area 12 miles northwest of Nucla, has grown to 21,790 acres – up about 2,000 acres in 24 hours, the Type 2 Blue Team said Monday. Containment increased to 19...

DATE: Aug. 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Escalante Days bike race draws top riders to Dolores

As smoke from the Plateau Fire hovered in the air and flames erupted along a hillside in the distance, more than 125 mountain bikers arrived for the annual Escalante Days Bike Race on Aug. 11....

DATE: Aug. 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Burro Fire likely to have minor increase in erosion, runoff

Fire recovery specialists predict a minor increase in erosion and runoff resulting from the Burro Fire, which scorched 4,866 acres in Bear Creek Canyon northeast of Dolores. In July, members of a...

DATE: Aug. 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burnout contest kicks off George Geer Memorial Car Show

Of the many events that take place in Cortez each summer, few are as unique as the burnout competition that kicks off the George Geer Memorial Car Show. Highlighted by a crowd filled with...

DATE: Aug. 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Eli Tomac will head Team USA in Motocross of Nations

Reigning motocross champion Eli Tomac of Cortez will lead Team USA in the 2018 FIM Motocross of Nations in October in Buchanan, Michigan. Team USA was announced Saturday at the Unadilla National...

DATE: Aug. 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Sheriff blotter

Thursday, July 26 10:30 a.m. : A man was pulled over on County Road 36 in Dolores after allegedly speeding on Colorado Highway 145. He was arrested on two misdemeanor warrants from Cortez and...

DATE: Aug. 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: For the record

Southwest passes mammography inspection with flying colors

Southwest Memorial Hospital has passed its 35th FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection without deficiencies, spokeswoman Haley Saunders said in a press release. “Our dedicated team of...

DATE: Aug. 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

WildEdge Brewing Collective is the People’s Choice at Pine River Brewfest

The WildEdge Brewing Collective of Cortez was voted People’s Choice brewery during the first annual Pine River Brewfest Saturday at Eagle Park in Bayfield. The brewfest featured regional brews and...

DATE: Aug. 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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