Colorado will pay for Front Range floods Even as search-and-rescue teams continued to evacuate stranded residents, state and federal officials are planning for the difficult task of… September 17, 2013
Bike race a success Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Twelve Hours of Mesa Verde board of directors handed out checks to loca Twelve Hours of Mesa Verde… September 17, 2013
Rims to Ruins art sale will benefit Mesa Verde In “Cedar Shade,” Goodnight painted a mare named Ghost and the black stallion she runs with between Far View and… September 16, 2013
The art of sculpting For nearly 30 years, sculptor Veryl Goodnight has relied on the talents of Dimitry Spiridon. In addition to forging statues,… September 16, 2013
Man shot, ejected from moving vehicle in Towaoc suspect in custody, another sought September 13, 2013
Shoults sentenced to 21 months The resolution to the case came Monday, when Brian K. Shoults, 42, of Mesa, Ariz., was sentenced to 21 months… September 13, 2013
Senate panel looks at state’s pot laws lawyers say lawsuit against Colo. a likely loser September 12, 2013
Through rain, sleet, snow or move Changes at Durango Post Office won’t affect Montezuma County “First-Class Mail in the Cortez, Mancos and Dolores area will continue to be delivered overnight,” said U.S. Postal Service spokesperson… September 12, 2013
Lower school test scores disclosed du1-i-syn According to state test scores, reading and math scores across the district last year dropped to their lowest level… September 12, 2013
Expect smoky skies from planned prescribed burns “Our window is a little up in the air. If we get any rain over the next few days we… September 12, 2013
Dolores Fire takes home title The Dolores Firefighters brought home trophies from the Tri-State Firemen's Association. Competing at the event were Bill McCoy, Lance Wells,… September 11, 2013
Commodity distribution scheduled for September For more information or to help with the distribution, call Judy at 564-2772. September 11, 2013
Unique style brings artwork to life A white board helps Dolores artist capture a slightly surrealistic West September 11, 2013
Midnight practice irritates neighbors “It was very inconsiderate,” one resident wrote in protest. “I am a taxpayer, and do not appreciate having my sleep… September 10, 2013
Town Administrator Phillips reaches out to residents Phillips advised that town trustees have appropriated funding to support nonprofit community organizations. Priorities are given to organizations that address… September 10, 2013
Trustees ponder first pot shop Marijuana dispensary to be considered Local businessman Jim Cody first approached town trustees about establishing a medical marijuana dispensary in June. At that time, he… September 10, 2013
MHS homecoming is this week Here is the schedule of homecoming activities: Wednesday, Sept. 18 “Cartoon Day” Dress Up Theme Day – Judging at 10:40-11:09… September 10, 2013
Community remembers March on Washington The march brought together 250,000 people from all parts of the U.S. The anniversary was given extensive coverage in magazines,… September 10, 2013