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Gold King Mine spill captures attention of world’s media

The New York Times on Aug. 11 featured full-page coverage of the Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River,…

August 24, 2015

Local News

County expands MoCo bus service

Wheelchair-accessible bus added

August 24, 2015

Local News

Social media was quick to convict Mark Redwine

vilify father for son’s death

August 24, 2015

Education

Elks name four scholarship winners

From left: Jimmie Lankford: Exalted Ruler, Cortez Elks Lodge 1789; Emma Youngquist, of Dolores High School; Taylor Elder of Dolores;…

August 24, 2015

Local News

Cortez police officer tackles pedestrian

Patrolman has history of anger issues

August 24, 2015

High School Sports

Montezuma-Cortez boys soccer trending up

But after three consecutive one-win seasons, the Panthers made a leap in coach Sean Fitzgerald’s second year in 2014, winning…

August 21, 2015

Local News

Unlimited Learning gets $450K grant

going to energy,health-care training

August 20, 2015

Local News

Western fires make a haze of local skies

10-acre fire burning near Highways 160 and 151

August 20, 2015

Living

A saddle hits the stage

make signature piece for Twain’s farewell tour

August 20, 2015

Living

Mesa Verde entrance fees waived on Aug. 25

In preparation for next yearâ€™s centennial, the National Park Service is inviting everyone to Find Your Park, and has created…

August 20, 2015

DS - Living

Harlequin, West Fork-style

Romantic-mystery writer plans book signing, reading

August 20, 2015

Local News

Cahone plant now producing helium

$134 million plant works with Kinder Morgan

August 20, 2015

Local News

Fifth grades lag in science

Data: Only 1 in 5 are on track

August 20, 2015

Local News

Tipton gets earful in town

takes on Trump, Animas spill, Iran deal and marijuana

August 20, 2015

Local News

Woman survives shotgun blasts, beating

man faces investigation

August 20, 2015

Local News

Sheriff: Redwine a person of interest in Dylan’s homicide

“That designation was based on evidence collected, inconsistent statements made by Mark Redwine and his behavior throughout the investigation,” sheriff’s…

August 19, 2015

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PTSD seminar scheduled for county’s veterans

Families invited to Aug. 22 event

August 19, 2015

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Mesa Verde entrance fees waived on Aug. 25

In preparation for next year’s centennial, the National Park Service is inviting everyone to Find Your Park, and has created…

August 19, 2015

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Inmates are given keys to class

Sheriff wins education grant

August 19, 2015

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Residents push back on planned address change

littered with incorrect addresses

August 19, 2015

DS - Living

Harlequin, West Fork-style

Romantic-mystery writer Rohman plans book signing, reading

August 19, 2015

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Mancos Bank conversion is Friday

Merritt: Customers will benefit

August 19, 2015

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County oil, gas leases proposed

deferred near Lone Mesa

August 19, 2015

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Pump station noise annoys

Pipeline company plans to install mitigation measures

August 19, 2015