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San Juan National Forest lifts most closures near Burro Fire

Aspen Loop, Gold Run trails remain closed

August 17, 2018

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Man facing jail allegedly leaves court, eludes police

Reyes faced one-year sentence for drug possession

August 16, 2018

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Southwest Health System lays off 9.5% of staff in Cortez

CEO says reorganization ‘unfortunate’ but needed to improve financial health

August 14, 2018

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Southwest Health System lays off 9.5 percent of staff

CEO: Reorganization ‘unfortunate’ but needed to improve financial health

August 14, 2018

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Plateau Fire reaches 95 percent containment; command returning to local team

Federal Team Black will return management of fire to local team

August 14, 2018

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Full containment of Plateau Fire expected later this month

16,390-acre blaze six miles north of Dolores has cost $3 million

August 13, 2018

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New Mesa Verde fire blamed on lightning strike

Mancos Canyon Fire reported on east side of park

August 13, 2018

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Southwest passes mammography inspection with flying colors

Courtesy photoHaley Saunders, spokeswoman for Southwest Health System, in Cortez.du1-i-syn “Our dedicated team of professionals goes above and beyond to…

August 12, 2018

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Montezuma County Fairgrounds ‘a petting zoo’ of Plateau Fire evacuees

Cortez Animal Shelter also offers refuge for dogs, cats

August 10, 2018

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Plateau Fire hits 10,000 acres after jumping line of defense

Type 2 team takes over firefighting efforts

August 9, 2018

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Pre-evacuation notices issued north of Dolores

‘It means get ready to go,’ Nowlin says

August 9, 2018

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Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 5,750 acres

Fire makes short runs through trees as fire weather returns

August 7, 2018

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Burro Fire to cause minor increase in erosion, runoff

Assessment finds only 17 percent of area sustained significant soil burn

August 7, 2018

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Trooper Tips: Let there be light

Headlights have improved over the years to help with seeing at night. The introduction of light-emitting diode headlights – better…

August 6, 2018

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Montezuma County commissioners revise, broaden tax plan

Internet-only tax dropped for 1% tax on most products

August 6, 2018

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A Cortez tale: A Rendezvous with the Redneck Cowboy

Rally brings a high-flying tribe and their stories and rituals to Cortez

August 5, 2018

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Balloons fill blue sky on Day 2 of Cortez Rendezvous rally

Flights provide bird’s eye view of Cortez and new stories to tell

August 4, 2018

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Montezuma County commissioners revise, broaden tax plan

Internet-only tax dropped in favor of 1 percent tax on most products

August 4, 2018

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Hot air balloons fly above Cortez on first day of rally

Light rain dampens first day, but sky clears on Saturday

August 4, 2018

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Fair festivities continue with livestock shows and Richie Law concert

Richie Law concert brings fair fans to their feet and over a fence

August 3, 2018

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Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 4,000 acres

Road closures reach Dolores-Norwood Road; air quality advisory is in effect

August 2, 2018

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Judge finds Damron competent to stand trial for mother’s murder

Witnesses warn that defendant’s mental condition could change

August 2, 2018

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Montezuma County online sales tax idea unconstitutional, state says

Commissioners may ask voters to allow internet purchases to be taxed

August 2, 2018

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Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally floats into town Friday

20 balloons to launch from Parque de Vida

August 2, 2018