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Local mountain bike team gains traction

After the second race of the season on Sept. 10, the local High Desert Composite mountain bike team is ranked 24th out of 31 teams in the overall division standings of the Colorado High School...

DATE: Sept. 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Classic race cars to stop in Telluride, Dolores, Ridgway

The popular Colorado Grand tour will again swing through Southwest Colorado, allowing the public to marvel at vintage race cars at stops in Telluride, Dolores and Ridgway on Sept. 13-14. Check out...

DATE: Sept. 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County justice center opens Sept. 18

Starting Sept. 18, justice in Montezuma County will be served up under one roof. The new Montezuma County Combined Courts facility at 865 N. Park St. has two district courtrooms and two county...

DATE: Sept. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

UPDATE: Boggy Draw fire outside Dolores grows

The Draw Fire, 8 miles northeast of Dolores, has grown to 1,005 acres, according to San Juan National Forest officials. “If weather conditions allow, burnout operations may be completed today for...

DATE: Sept. 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde faces $65.7 million in backlogged maintenance

A campaign by the Pew Charitable Trust to raise awareness of eroding infrastructure at national parks recently swung through Cortez.Restore America’s Parks aims to address an estimated $11.3...

DATE: Sept. 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local recyclers have role in Hurricane Harvey recovery

The Montezuma County Landfill is adjusting its recycling program to help meet the demand for drywall to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Landfill manager Shak Powers is asking...

DATE: Sept. 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

UPDATE: Boggy Draw fire outside Dolores grows

The Draw Fire, located 8 miles northeast of Dolores, has grown to 930 acres, according to San Juan National Forest officials. The fire in the Boggy Draw area is burning at low-to-moderate intensity...

DATE: Sept. 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sag Hen gets improved access

To better accommodate the public, the San Juan National Forest has improved access to McPhee Reservoir from the Sage Hen area west of Dolores. County Road X and side roads that lead to the...

DATE: Sept. 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flutist performs duet with nature, ruins

A flutist from New Mexico is recording a soundtrack for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument as part of an artist-in-residence program. Bonnie Schmader is an accomplished flute and harp...

DATE: Sept. 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Archaeological Conservancy offers tours of Yellow Jacket ruin

Public tours are being offered of a little-known ancient village at the head of Yellow Jacket Canyon. The Archaeological Conservancy, based in Albuquerque, owns the private Yellow Jacket Pueblo...

DATE: Sept. 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Secret Canyon Fire spreads to 115 acres

A wildfire nine miles east of Dove Creek in the Dolores River Canyon has grown to 115 acres, up from 60 acres on Monday. The Secret Canyon Fire was started by lightning on Saturday, and is burning...

DATE: Aug. 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sweet Taste of Dolores prepares for inaugural get-together

Turn off the TV, put down your smartphone and meet your neighbors at the inaugural Sweet Taste of Dolores, a community get-together on Sept. 16 at Flanders Park. There will be a variety of homemade...

DATE: Aug. 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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