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Cortez DJ to be honored at country awards show

Barbara Richhart named “DJ of the Year”

August 25, 2017

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New cider and wine company starting in Mancos

shop plans to produce cider after fall harvest

August 25, 2017

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Harvest Beer Festival to benefit Montezuma Land Conservancy

600 expected to attend beer fest at Parque de Vida

August 25, 2017

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Photographer Chris Eaton hosts program and workshop at Mesa Verde

Looking up at night through three stories of Wukoki Pueblo, Wupatki National Monument. The Andromeda Galaxy is prominent looking through…

August 25, 2017

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U.S. Interior chief recommends alterations for Bears Ears monument

Interior secretary stops short of eliminating protected lands

August 24, 2017

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Willowtail Springs to highlight artists in Sunday event

“Art in the Afternoon” fundraiser to benefit residencies

August 24, 2017

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Cortez plans restrictions in recycling program

to halt curbside glass collection

August 24, 2017

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Despite FCC decision, getting Denver TV stations not imminent

Satellite providers and networks free to broadcast, but appeal has some hesitant

August 24, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez school board passes mill levy resolution

District seeks to fund salaries, technology, buses

August 24, 2017

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No serious injuries reported after collision in Cortez

cited for failing to yield at North Broadway intersection

August 23, 2017

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Durango may tighten penalty for bear-strewn trash

warnings may be eliminated for residents who don’t secure trash

August 23, 2017

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Cortez Main Street median project is delayed

to advertise for bids in spring

August 23, 2017

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Park service seeks input on fee hikes at Hovenweep, Natural Bridges

The park service proposes to increase park entrance fees at Natural Bridges National Monument on Jan. 1, to comply with…

August 23, 2017

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Mushroom & Wine Festival brings together foraging and fine dining

event at Purgatory Resort pairs wine with restaurant creations

August 22, 2017

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What the last eclipse tells us about the 19th-century West

A book by a self-proclaimed umbraphile tells the story of a West in shadow

August 22, 2017

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Denver to start licensing first pot clubs

Onerous rules could keep many from applying

August 22, 2017

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Infants and toddlers get early schooling

center for infants, toddlers holds grand opening ceremony

August 22, 2017

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The West’s new hot prospect? Extraterrestrial gold

Companies are hunting for lithium in Paradox Basin

August 22, 2017

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Noise is biggest source of oil, gas complaints in Colorado

A BP gas well. Through July, there have been 704 noise complaints about oil and gas operations.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Noise…

August 22, 2017

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The days of $10 senior National Park passes are ending

seniors are rushing to get one before they’re gone

August 21, 2017

High School Sports

Thayer Plewe enjoying junior golf circuit

12-year-old Cortez resident wins championship in Utah

August 21, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez touts English scores at Mesa Elementary

Elementary shows gain in English

August 21, 2017

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Authorities identify man killed in rollover crash

happened north of Hermosa

August 20, 2017

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Pinhole projection method can be fun way to view eclipse

I have never seen a total eclipse. However, I have seen many partial solar eclipses, including the annular eclipse that…

August 20, 2017