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County plans meetings on Road BB and U.S. 491 intersection

The Montezuma County Commission is seeking public input on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s proposed changes to the Road BB and U.S. 491 intersection. Two community meetings are...

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

Longtime Dolores doctor retires amid state inquiry

A longtime Dolores doctor has closed his office and retired amid a review by the Colorado Medical Board that alleged improper prescription of painkillers including morphine and methadone, according...

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

Feds pull drilling from Lone Mesa

The Tres Rios BLM office has elected to defer portions of proposed oil and gas leases that are within Lone Mesa State Park north of Dolores. About 1,000 acres from three parcels within the park...

DATE: Jan. 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Fire celebrates a century of service

The Dolores Fire Department hit a milestone in December with its 100th birthday. And everybody almost missed it. Chief Mike Zion said the department discovered the anniversary accidentally while...

DATE: Jan. 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pony Expresso lights up for holidays

For the second year in a row, the Pony Expresso Coffee Shop took top honors in the annual Christmas decorations contest for Dolores businesses. Owners Mark Looper and Theresa Howell are known for...

DATE: Jan. 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears Ears likely will launch push for land swaps

The creation of the Bears Ears National Monument likely will start years of contentious haggling and land swaps while the U.S. government tries to consolidate the monument’s boundaries and Utah...

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

New Mexico’s Udall fights for tribes

The Four Corners region is a distinct community whose citizens regularly cross state and reservation borders on their way to work, shop or play. Southwest Colorado residents frequently travel to...

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

Ute Mountain casino unveils $5.5 million upgrade

A $5.5 million remodel of the Ute Mountain Casino and hotel in Towaoc was unveiled Dec. 27 during an evening blessing and lighting ceremony. Apprentice General Manager Gary Hayes said it is the...

DATE: Dec. 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

2016: A river of joy and sorrow in Dolores

In 2016 Dolores saw successes and tragedy, outdoor improvements and wildfires. McPhee Reservoir rebounded from a drought, a long-awaited rafting season thrilled locals, new businesses opened, and a...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Moetones play New Year's show

Local country favorite The Moetones will play a New Year’s Eve show at the Riverfront Bar and Grill in Dolores.Formed in 2009, the Moetones are made up of Moe Cooley (guitar, vocals), Tomoe Gozen...

DATE: Dec. 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Kinder Morgan quiets plant; county fair seeks alcohol sales

Operations of a Kinder Morgan pumping station on County Road BB have been adjusted to reduce noise that was bothering a neighboring household. Resident Tom Hayden and his wife reside 1,000 feet...

DATE: Dec. 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Annual Christmas dinner serves more than 300

Holiday recipe: Combine 30 volunteers, a commercial kitchen, 25 turkeys, hundreds of potatoes, 20-gallon pots of green beans, a vat of gravy, and stuffing and rolls stretching to the horizon. Add:...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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