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Benjamin Rubin
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Juvenile handgun cases rise in Montezuma County

DA’s office reports more serious crimes; guns often stolen from unlocked vehicles or homes

Cortez overcollected tax for years despite 2018 vote to reduce it

City Council looks to pass ordinance establishing tax originally lowered by voters to fund Recreation Center

ICE debate stirs tension at legislative forum in Dolores

Lawmakers’ update on Colorado’s special session ends in emotional exchange

Memories of Mayaguez: From below the sea to the high desert

Navy veteran and DAV adjutant Wes Soule reflects on a 50-year-old hijacking incident, Jimmy Carter’s inauguration, submarine life and return to civilian life

Brett Likes announces Montezuma County Commissioner run

Likes to run for November 2026 election eyeing the seat held by current Commissioner Jim Candelaria

Hickenlooper honors Ute Chairman Manuel Heart on Senate floor

Heart’s time as chairman ‘will undoubtedly leave thousands of lives better off’

Update: State lawmakers to speak at Dolores library; seating is limited

Newsletter said Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart would speak about special session, touch on ICE incident

Update: Early votes for Montezuma County show cemetery and water district ballots losing

8,300 total votes counted, or 40% of registered voters as of 6:18 p.m. Wednesday evening

Update: Montezuma trails other counties in reporting election results

About 40% active registered voters have cast their ballots as of Election Day evening

Aerex Refinery cleanup plans in Bloomfield bring city park closer to reality

Soil remediation expected for 2026, but groundwater could require more work

Marilynn House wins Ute Mountain Ute council seat in run-off

Unofficial results showed House received 191 votes next to competitor’s 164

Montezuma County seeks $372K grant to curb youth substance misuse

Substance use was a priority in recent community health assessment