Memorial Day rain brightens outlook for area's beans

Rain over Memorial Day weekend brought the promise of a better season than many local bean farmers have seen in recent years. The storms brought 1.26 inches of rain to the Southwe...

Family farmers: A vanishing breed

As new generations leave the family farm, who will fill the gap?

At 104, Esther Draper is living well

Cortez centenarian keeps active

Dolores River Festival kicks off summer

All-day music, free raft rides this Saturday at Joe Rowell Park

Community Calendar

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Yvonne Marcele Sitton

Memorial services for Yvonne Marcele Sitton, 54, of Dolores will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Victory World Outreach Church, 11088 Highway 491, Cortez. Pastor Jonathon Bland will off...

Bobby Gene 'Bob' Likes

Memorial services for Bobby Gene "Bob" Likes will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Tom Towns and Chaplain Marvin Graves officiating. ...

Montezuma County deputy crashes patrol SUV on Road CC

Last week, a Montezuma County Sheriff's deputy overturned his vehicle while responding as backup to a suspected armed and intoxicated drunk driver. According to a Montezuma Count...

Dolores delays manager decision

Board search dries up; consultant will be hired

Saddle bronc champion

Former Dolores High School student Tanner Lockhart wins state rodeo title

Dolores resident Hall finishes third in Philly Cycling Classic

For Dolores resident Lauren Hall, solid results at prestigious cycling races just keep coming. Competing in the Philly Cycling Classic on June 1, Hall was impressive from start to...

Earth, stone and memories

Friends give back to veterans and loved ones