The charming village of Dolores and a majestic lodge on 30 acres has attracted a new family to the area. Vince and Mary Kramer recently purchased the Sophia Peace Center, which they have re...

Naomi Pinnecoose was focused. Intensity burned in Abby Chupp’s eyes. And by the end of three games, the Durango High School volleyball team wanted nothing more to do with the Montezuma-Cortez High Sch...

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Democrat policies defined the theme of Republican candidates gathered at the Cortez Conference Center last week. Political aspersions were cast against the Democrat-controlled White House,...

After a drug distribution charge was tossed out of court last week, sheriff officials have fired back. Last week, District Court Judge Todd Plewe said he was required to serve as a gatekeep...

The Dolores Public Library Story Time would like to thank the Dolores Volunteer Fire Department for coming to Preschool Story Time last Wednesday. Gina and Kim did a superb job of talking to the littl...

A Montezuma County Planning and Zoning member has been dismissed from the board after she had a heated exchange with a Kinder Morgan official on Sept. 25. Gala Pock said Planning and Zoning...