Montezuma County

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Oil and gas drilling could ramp up in Southwest Colorado

order more oil and gas lease sales; shorter protest period expected

April 18, 2018

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San Juan Forest approves 25 miles of trails at Boggy Draw

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer

April 16, 2018

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DA Furse seeks ballot question to extend term limit

Montezuma County commissioners give initial support

April 11, 2018

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Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day

to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees

April 11, 2018

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Surveys on Dolores playground will go out to residents

needs public input, officials say

April 10, 2018

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BIA officer and a suspect are shot during scuffle in Towaoc

Victims treated and released at Southwest Memorial

April 9, 2018

Education

Mancos Middle School honor roll, third quarter

Sixth grade High Honors 4.0 GPABraxton Dennison, Chloe Endres, Elizabeth Lund, Clara Most, Mandi Peacock, and Samantha Simmons Seventh grade…

April 9, 2018

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March inspections: Pie Maker, Tabletop Pizza, Loop’s Coffee …

inspection reports released

April 6, 2018

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Man charged with Haycamp slaying considers plea deal

Wade Folsom is accused of shooting James Box Jr.

April 6, 2018

Local News

High Desert Conservation District seeks mill levy

Half-mill would fund agricultural programs and staff

April 5, 2018

Local News

Rec Center tax passes, Wheelus elected mayor of Dolores

Cortez voters approved Ballot Issue 2A, with a vote of 1,009 to 465, which allows a modified sales tax to…

April 5, 2018

High School Sports

Dolores, Mancos, Dove Creek girls are named to SJBL team

Schwartz earns first team honors after senior season

April 4, 2018

High School Sports

Four local boys named to SJBL all-conference team

honors Tristen Swagerty, Caden Showalter, Justin Purkat and Caleb Yoder

April 4, 2018

Local News

FireWise plans fundraiser as fire season heats up, budget shrinks

winter and spring lead to blazes in county

April 3, 2018

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Montezuma Social Services director resigns amid questions; commissioners silent

Forkner served since 2014; district attorney investigating

April 3, 2018

Local News

A fiery week: A summary of recent fires in Montezuma County

‘We are anticipating a heavy fire season,’ assistant chief says

April 2, 2018

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Republican Assembly nominates candidates in Dolores

Incumbents Catlin and Coram easily make primary ballot

March 31, 2018

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Tourism trends upward in Montezuma County tourism

Lodgers tax, visitation numbers rise in 2017

March 29, 2018

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Montezuma, La Plata counties rank high for two STDs

Untreated STDs can have lasting consequences

March 28, 2018

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FireWise plans fundraiser after dry winter, budget cut

Philip and Linda Walters live in the Elk Springs neighborhood, which was threatened by the Weber Fire. Thanks to defensible…

March 23, 2018

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Motorcyclists push back; county objects to loss of trails

Proposal eliminates access to popular motorcycle trails

March 21, 2018

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Local nurse recognized for boosting health of newborns

Christa Zubieta’s efforts help newborns, mothers

March 16, 2018

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Names of victim and Montezuma County deputy involved in shootout released

Incident occurred in McElmo Canyon; one man killed

March 14, 2018

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Montezuma County planning board suggests county sales tax

Revenues would help offset drop in Kinder Morgan production

March 12, 2018