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Man’s SUV rolls off Mesa Verde cliff

An unattended Landcruiser rolled off a cliff at Mesa Verde National Park Thursday afternoon. No one was injured in the incident, said Chief Ranger Jesse Farias, which occurred about 4 p.m. at the...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash near Mancos kills former owner of Trimble Hot Springs

The former owner of Trimble Hot Springs was killed in a one-vehicle accident south of Mancos on Thursday evening. The body of Ruedi Bear, 72, was discovered Friday morning in a field off Road J,...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Houseboat infested with mussels is intercepted

A trailered houseboat encrusted with invasive mussels was discovered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 160 at Mancos Hill on Tuesday. The boat, which was on a...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River whitewater release is flowing strong

McPhee reservoir managers have released an update on the whitewater schedule for boaters on the Lower Dolores River below the dam. Releases will reach optimum flows of 1,900 cfs to 2,100 cfs...

DATE: April 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc woman gets 10 years in sister’s fatal stabbing

A Towaoc woman who pleaded guilty to the stabbing death of her sister was sentenced this month by U.S. District Judge Robert E. Blackburn. Jaycene Littledeer Colorow, 19, was sentenced to serve 10...

DATE: April 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners side with Pleasant View, oppose Road BB intersection

The Montezuma County commission voted 3-0 Monday to oppose a controversial proposal by the Colorado Department of Transportation to restrict the County Road BB intersection with U.S. 491. But while...

DATE: April 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monument kicks off night-sky program

Stargazing expert Jennifer Frost is on a mission to make sure the public does not miss out on the wonders of the night sky. The new interpretive park ranger for Canyons of the Ancients National...

DATE: April 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan coal mine gets new review

The U.S. Department of Interior will take another, closer look at an expansion plan for the San Juan Coal mine in northwestern New Mexico. The Interior Department had faced a 2013 lawsuit filed by...

DATE: April 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

County planners OK high-impact use near industrial park

The Montezuma County Planning and Zoning board gave initial approval for D&L Construction to do business on land near the Cortez Industrial Park, amid opposition from about a dozen residents and...

DATE: April 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Enviros sue Colorado, feds over predator plan

Conservationists sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services on Wednesday over a controversial Colorado predator-control program aimed at reducing mountain lions and bears....

DATE: April 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local nurses recognized for service

The Southwest Colorado Area Health Education Center recognized two local health professionals for their leadership skills during an awards banquet in Durango on March 17. Montezuma County Health...

DATE: April 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Montezuma orchard project tests apple market

In an ongoing effort to revive the local apple economy, officials with the Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project met with 40 growers in Dolores last week to discuss market potential. One hundred...

DATE: April 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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