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Dolores

Escalante Days plans full slate of music Aug. 10

8-band festival features local musicians

July 29, 2019

4-H

Montezuma County Fair gearing up

Reckless Kelly kicks off events; now, youngsters will take the stage

July 28, 2019

Colorado Department of Transportation

Memorial Rock damage repaired on Colorado 145

Natural disaster memorialized by Colorado governor

July 27, 2019

Bears

Two bears euthanized after man attacked while camping near Pagosa Springs

Wildlife officers not sure what prompted bruin to claw through man’s tent

July 26, 2019

Construction and property

Dock, pavilion and other improvements planned for Lake Nighthorse

Shoreline upgrades will provide seating, fishing pier

July 26, 2019

Archaeology

Archaeologists find new sites at Lone Mesa State Park

could help prepare the park to open

July 25, 2019

Cortez

Peavine Fire grows, more road closures announced

road closures announced

July 24, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Can trees grow on mine waste rock piles?

Researchers hope project stabilizes hillside and improves water quality

July 24, 2019

Animal

Mancos celebrates burros

Human-donkey duos race around Boyle Park; burros pose for artists

July 24, 2019

Dolores

Tubers rescued again on Dolores River

for Life called in to find stranded adults

July 24, 2019

Children

Dolores looks to the long term when planning new playground

and town reserves are funding options

July 22, 2019

Vallecito Dam managers ‘conquered’ historic spring snowmelt

Reservoir is near full capacity after drop in runoff

July 22, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Avalanches leave path of destruction across popular trails

Colorado Trail may not be accessible this year, officials say

July 19, 2019

Confederate parade float spurs free speech discussion in Bayfield

Board to consult with First Amendment lawyer

July 17, 2019

EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery

by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day

July 17, 2019

Durango City Council

La Plata County officials pitch new location for possible homeless camp

Property near Purple Cliffs could serve as shelter site

July 16, 2019

Business

LPEA still pursuing buyout, despite Tri-State vote to seek federal regs

co-op worried move could complicate efforts to leave energy supplier

July 15, 2019

Dolores

Rescuers respond to ATV, rafting accidents

airlifted to St. Mary’s hospital

July 15, 2019

Business

Spanish Trails Inn & Suites gets a remodel

owner seeks to improve safety and security

July 14, 2019

Business

Motels converted into long-term housing on north Main Avenue

Resident finds safe harbor in former short-term rental

July 13, 2019

Cortez

Cheesehire Cat food truck is a culinary smile

family offers budget friendly, healthy menu

July 12, 2019

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Congress hears Montezuma County’s wilderness bill concerns

testifies in D.C. against wilderness bill; city backs it

July 12, 2019

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango fire station expansion behind schedule

will protect firefighters from cancer-causing particles

July 12, 2019

Budgets and budgeting

48-hour bonding would pinch county budgets

Colorado considering the mandate; local courts asked to submit plans

July 11, 2019