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EPA says Rico mines pose little risk for blowout

At Rico, historic mines regularly drain water into the Dolores River. But measures that control the toxic discharge are in place, according to an EPA report given in Dolores last week. And based on...

DATE: May 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Company denies mill threatens water supply in Utah

Energy Fuels, the owner of the White Mesa uranium mill, dismisses claims made by a Grand Canyon Trust film that argues that the mill puts groundwater at risk. “It’s straight out of the activist...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute tribe argues that uranium waste threatens water

In a video released Tuesday, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Grand Canyon Trust claim that the White Mesa uranium mill in southeast Utah puts local water sources at risk of contamination.The...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tribes come together to promote Bears Ears National Monument

TOWAOC — The Ute Mountain Ute tribe expressed enthusiasm for the proposed Bears Ears National Monument at a community meeting Thursday attended by 50 Ute and Navajo tribal members. Ute Mountain has...

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Archaeology, wildlife and funds stall Phil’s World expansion

Wildlife issues, a funding shortage and additional archaeology studies have stalled the public review process for the proposed Phil’s World trail expansion. The Bureau of land Management is...

DATE: April 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

County rejects builder and cuts back on courthouse plan

Montezuma County commissioners rejected Jaynes Contruction’s bid to build the $7.5 million combined courthouse this month because it was $3 million higher than the budget allows.The county has...

DATE: April 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Who will replace the baby boomers?

Colorado demographer Elizabeth Garner gave a detailed presentation on local population data during an event sponsored by the Montezuma Community Economic Development Association to help officials...

DATE: April 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Grizzly Peak wilderness preserved as a natural area

The San Juan National Forest recently established the Grizzly Peak Research Natural Area to preserve its ecological diversity. The remote 3,254-acre area northeast of Rico is stunning for its...

DATE: April 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Secondhand Strings to perform at Dolores River Brewery

Regional bluegrass act Secondhand Strings will play the Dolores River Brewery April 30. The band recently grew to four members and has picked up a head of steam with a spring/summer tour and...

DATE: April 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores improv team qualifies for world finals

The Edgar Allan Posers, a Dolores high school improv team, has qualified to compete in the Worlds tournament of Destination Imagination.But the three performers need the public’s help to attend the...

DATE: April 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ag extension has roots in community

Montezuma County’s agricultural extension office offers more services than people may realize. Director Tom Hooten gave an overview of the department during a recent county meeting. The...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Utah recreation mecca considered for monument status

BLUFF, Utah — Want to climb sheer cliffs at Indian Creek, raft the San Juan River, explore Comb Ridge, ski the Abajos, jeep into Arch Canyon, or backpack Grand Gulch to visit ancient ruins?...

DATE: April 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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