Cortez

Southwest Life

Conservation easement protects Mancos elk ranch

Agricultural area preserved along U.S. Highway 160

August 13, 2017

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Dog owners descend on Dolores

Hundreds of dogs compete

August 11, 2017

Local News

Cortez man airlifted to Denver hospital after motorcycle crash

Herald staff writer A 71-year-old Cortez man was airlifted to a Denver hospital on Sunday after riding his motorcycle off…

August 6, 2017

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Mesa Verde reports increase in vandalism, graffiti

National park uses social media to raise awareness about growing problem

August 6, 2017

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Public to review Rico-West Dolores plan again

plan for San Juan Forest has had rocky road

August 4, 2017

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Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest tickets on sale

Benefit brings bands, kids activities, food and drink

August 4, 2017

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Hot air balloons take to the Cortez sky this weekend

Rendezvous Balloon Rally scheduled for all weekend

August 3, 2017

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Bear sightings in Dolores prompt sheriff patrols

Sheriff warns residents to secure trash

July 30, 2017

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Montezuma County seeks permits for landfill changes

Redesign intended to extend landfill’s life

July 27, 2017

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Dolores celebrates Escalante Days and Nights

Western theme and outdoor education offer many events

July 27, 2017

Southwest Life

‘Ancient Voices’ podcast tour available from Mesa Verde Country

tour explores historic sites

July 27, 2017

Outdoors

Forest officials seek comment on plan for new Boggy Draw trails

Michael Watson goes bike-joring with his team of Pointers in the Boggy Draw Trail system.Courtesy photo Boggy Draw has seen…

July 26, 2017

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Apollo 17 astronaut and moonwalker to visit Anasazi Heritage Center

This presentation is part of the Four Corners Lecture Series and the Heritage Center’s Night with the Ancients Astronomy Program…

July 25, 2017

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Cortez Man allegedly killed mother after dispute with wife

Damron appeared in Montezuma County District Court for an advisement hearing on Monday. Charges will be filed at 10 a.m.…

July 24, 2017

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Suspect in car chase contaminates, shuts down Montezuma jail

Biohazard team assists cleanup after deputies suffer chemical reactions

July 21, 2017

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Lightning strike causes fire near Ute Mountain

covered eight acres Thursday afternoon

July 20, 2017

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Two killed in head-on crash on U.S. Highway 160

cars collide in the Cherry Creek area

July 20, 2017

Business

Sporting goods store holds grand opening for Cortez location

for the Woods offers guns, ammo, archery ranges

July 20, 2017

Sports

Southwest Colorado all-stars capture state title

league team advances to seniors regional in Texas

July 17, 2017

Local News

Former Montezuma deputy pleads guilty on misconduct charge

charge dropped in plea agreement; missing equipment recovered

July 17, 2017

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Semitrailer spills 42,100 pounds of beer on Wolf Creek Pass

Last week, a semi-truck driver was westbound on Wolf Creek Pass when the brakes went out just over the top…

July 17, 2017

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Cortez man earns citizenship through work, patience

Restaurant owner came to U.S. 15 years ago, worked to open his dream restaurant

July 17, 2017

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Dolores River gets a D- by Conservation Colorado

flows from McPhee Dam need improvement; reservoir managers point to progress

July 16, 2017

Southwest Life

Sunflower Theatre spotlights Montezuma archaeological project

Ryan teaches full house about new discoveries

July 14, 2017