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Pipeline company plans noise mitigation measures

Neighbors of a natural-gas pipeline north of Mancos are upset about noise levels coming from a pumping station. The Mid American Pipeline transports natural gas through Montezuma County along an...

DATE: Aug. 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

National Resource wants more input

The local Natural Resource Conservation Service office is urging more participation in its programs and plans and is bringing back regular work-group meetings to improve outreach. The statewide...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Pipeline company plans noise mitigation measures

Neighbors of a natural-gas pipeline south of Dolores are upset about noise levels coming from a pumping station. The Mid American Pipeline transports natural gas through Montezuma County along an...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

County expands MoCo bus service

Public transportation in Montezuma County and beyond just got a little better. MoCo – a taxpayer-supported bus system serving county residents – recently upgraded its fleet. A new 10-passenger bus...

DATE: Aug. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missing hiker rescued near Stoner Mesa

A hiker missing since Wednesday was found Friday morning after an intensive search in the mountains in the Taylor Mesa area east of Stoner.Ron Nurnberg, 71, of Cortez, reportedly sustained lots of...

DATE: Aug. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys home at Russ Trailer Park

A devastating fire hit two homes at the Russ Trailer Park on at 621 N. Elm St. early Thursday morning. Responding to a 911 call, Cortez firefighters arrived at 5:30 a.m. to find unit No. 18...

DATE: Aug. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harlequin, West Fork-style

Three years ago, novelist Cricket Rohman quit her job as a school principal to follow her muse, and now she can’t stop writing. Working on her fifth novel, the author finds inspiration from her...

DATE: Aug. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Living

Inmates are given keys to class

Inmates at the Montezuma County jail now have more access to education. The sheriff's office recently was awarded a three-year $128,00 Justice Assistance Grant to provide classes and-to-face...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Residents push back on planned address change

An effort to correct addressing problems in the county got some pushback from residents and Montezuma County commissioners Monday. "I've never had so many angry phone calls on an issue as this,"...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Harlequin, West Fork-style

Three years ago, novelist Cricket Rohman quit her job as a school principal to follow her muse, and now she can't stop writing. Working on her fifth novel, the author finds inspiration from her...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Living

County oil, gas leases proposed

The BLM's Tres Rios Field Office is accepting public comments on a proposal to lease six parcels totaling 5,632 acres of public mineral estate in Dolores and Montezuma counties for the upcoming...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Pump station noise annoys

Neighbors of a natural-gas pipeline south of Dolores are upset about noise levels coming from a pumping station. The Mid American Pipeline transports natural gas through Montezuma County along an...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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