The first jury trial in the town of Dolores for more than 15 years ended in a mistrial Tuesday during jury selection. The case involves a disorderly conduct charge. Municipal ...

The Bureau of Reclamation will hold an operations meeting Tuesday May 6 at the Dolores Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will include a summary of the 2013 operations and 2...

The invasive quagga and zebra mussels have not been detected in McPhee Reservoir, but they're causing havoc in nearby Lake Powell. Boat inspections at McPhee have been effective in keeping ...

For 70 years, Ada Setser, of Dolores, has been crocheting afghans, baby blankets, bed spreads, decorated hangers, curtains, and tablecloths that she donates to needy families. From her comf...

Few small businesses signed up for insurance through the health exchange since October because of restrictive requirements. Forty local businesses sought assistance from the Southwest Smal...

Theft April 16 5:37 p.m.: A sergeant was asked to speak with a woman wanting to report a theft occurring off of Highway 491. When the sergeant contacted her she said that someo...

The newly formed distribution co-op in Montezuma County received a $48,500 grant last week to help with setting up infrastructure and other start-up costs. The grant was the largest one of...

Jim Candelaria has until the close of business Monday, April 28 to decide whether to complete his term on the Cortez Sanitation District or continue his campaign for Montezuma County commissioner. ...

This month, Sandy Greenlee has received seven messages from U.S. troops serving overseas. They all thanked her for sending a cup of coffee. "Hello Sandy," one memo started from an Air Force...

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