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Scott Chilleen sentenced to 30 years in prison for 2021 vehicular homicide

One was killed and another was severely injured in crash

DATE: Jul 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Three people stabbed outside Eagle Claw Liquors on U.S. Highway 160

One victim was flown to Albuquerque and is in stable condition

DATE: Jul 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Montezuma Water breaks ground for water treatment plant expansion

The expansion of the plant will allow Montezuma Water to plan for future growth In mid-June, Montezuma Water Co. broke ground for its water treatment plant extension on its property on Road ...

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

County urges citizens to sign up for emergency alert system

The county is hoping more residents will sign up for the emergency alert system Montezuma County officials urge residents to sign up for the county’s emergency alert system, as well as provi...

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

Crash occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

DATE: Jun 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Empire Electric announces winners of board of directors election

Larry Archibeque is reelected; Bill Mollenkopf unseats Norman Butler, Jr. On Thursday at the Empire Electric annual meeting, the Empire Electric board of directors announced the winners of t...

DATE: Jun 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial

Dog suffers piercing head wounds, undergoes surgeries

DATE: Jun 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Vote allows Dolores school board leaders to offer Reed the job of acting superintendent

Acting superintendent would allow the board to conduct a nationwide search

DATE: Jun 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Collaborative to help showcase educational work in Southwest Colorado

The collaborative provides educational opportunities through their summer institutes and other initiatives On Wednesday, the Southwest Education Collaborative will be part of an event with t...

DATE: Jun 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores senior chosen for prestigious Future Leaders STEM program

The award is given to six students interested in a future in STEM each year An incoming Dolores High School senior has been selected for The Future Leaders program, a prestigious STEM-based ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores school district learns it is third on the list for BEST grant

This is the district’s second year applying for the grant

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education