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Mass casualty training scheduled for Dolores High School

The Southwest Regional Emergency Trauma Advisory Council, in collaboration with the Dolores School District, Montezuma County Sheriffâ€™s Office, Dolores Fire Protection District, and Southw...

DATE: Jun 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River rafting release extended again

The boating release on the Lower Dolores River has been extended through the weekend, McPhee reservoir managers report. Flows will climb to between 800 cfs and 1,000 cfs through J...

DATE: Jun 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ex-boyfriend jailed in search for Boulder rodeo attendant; body found

Authorities searching for an 18-year-old woman reported Friday that have found a body near Collbran, Colorado, and have arrested her ex-boyfriend, according to the Denver Post. Th...

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT installing lighting on U.S. 160 near Towaoc

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will install new lighting on U.S. Highway 160 at three access roads to Towaoc and the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation south of Cortez. The eight...

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Farmers Market opens for business downtown

Local meat, produce, crafts and baked goods sold Saturdays downtown

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Kemper students invited back to White House

Five kids will help harvest garden with first lady

DATE: Jun 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Army Winds present free ‘Sounds of America’ concert in Cortez

The 101st Army Winds of the Colorado National Guard will present a free concert titled “Sounds of America” at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium on Wednesday, June 1. The...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos School of the West offering classes

Places are still available in two upcoming Mancos School of the West art classes. Workshops are held at artists’ studios in the Mancos Valley. For more information and to register for classe...

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peace run passes through Cortez in its lap of the U.S.

Members of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run passed through Cortez on Thursday, May 26. It was the second consecutive year that the Peace Run, a torch relay by international volunteers,...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Whitewater to arrive on Lower Dolores River

A whitewater release for the Dolores River below McPhee dam is planned to begin Thursday and last for five or more days, according to a May 26 report. Ramp-up flows will begin on ...

DATE: May 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers are needed for Dolores river festival

Volunteers are needed to help run the 13th annual Dolores River Festival on Saturday, June 11. In exchange for working two-hour shifts, volunteers will receive free admission to t...

DATE: May 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Conservation District offering irrigation workshop

The Mancos Conservation District will offer two workshops on irrigation water management next month. The first class will take place June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 28490 Road N ...