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Region 9 report reveals slight job growth in Montezuma County

Data recently released by the Region 9 Economic Development District show a slight increase in the number of jobs in Montezuma County in 2016, especially in the service sector. Region 9 eco...

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Thursday lightning strikes cause small fires near Cortez

Cortez firefighters responded to several small fires caused by lightning strikes during a brief thunderstorm Thursday afternoon. Assistant fire chief Shawn Bittle said three trees caught fi...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Algae bloom blossoms in Animas River south of Durango

A stretch of the Animas River south of Durango has turned fluorescent green from an algae bloom. The growth is most pronounced downstream of the South Durango Sanitation District treatment ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Looking for a few good men and women

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Bears volleyball team appears in state rankings

Thanks to a 4-1 start to its season, the Dolores High School volleyball team is climbing the state Class 2A rankings. In the www.maxpreps.com poll on Sept. 12, the Lady Bears were ranked No...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

A new balance: The undoing of Obama’s environmental policy

The Trump administration has been steadily undoing environmental protections established by the Obama administration. Rules designed to fight climate change have been especially targeted. Many such ef...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos approves permanent fire ban, but with exceptions

At its Wednesday meeting, the Mancos town board approved an ordinance permanently banning open fires and fireworks within town limits, except under certain conditions. The board has discuss...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers Market profile: Peak Season Farms delivers year-round

Peak Season Farms in Hesperus takes a unique approach to growing produce all year long. Owner Wendy Wyatt said Peak Season vegetables are all organic, and grown indoors in a vertical hydrop...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Agriculture

Justice Center: A good idea, an attractive building in a blossoming part of town

Montezuma County’s new Justice Center on Empire Street opens Monday. It’s beautiful, functional and a substantial improvement over the outdated judicial facilities at the downtown courthouse. ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Editorials

Prepare now to procure plan for 2018

Connect for Health Colorado “continues to serve as the go-to resource for Coloradans to purchase health insurance and get financial help to reduce costs. The next Open Enrollment Period is Nov. 1, 201...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor