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In dry winter, you may need to water trees, lawn

I’ve come to the conclusion that if we need moisture, all I have to do is write about techniques for water conservation. In summer 2012, I provided suggestions for watering durin...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Measure to limit drivers prone to seizures fails

DENVER – Rep. Don Coram got no traction Tuesday with his effort to keep drivers prone to seizures off the road. Coram, R-Montrose, was spurred a Denver-area accident caused by a d...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill holds promise of tuition for tribes

DENVER – Native Americans from 48 tribes would be eligible for in-state college tuition anywhere in Colorado under a bill that advanced Wednesday at the Legislature. Rep. Joe Sala...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Earth Brief

Farmers, ranchers can apply for loans Farmers and ranchers in La Plata, Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel and Archuleta counties may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans to h...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez history funded for flume repairs

Agricultural relic deemed worthy of saving

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

New ‘Amazon tax’ bill unveiled

Democrats confident of Internet tax

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

S.W. Colorado Livestock Association holding annual meeting

A “State of the Union” for local agricultural interests will be presented by the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association all day Saturday at the Cortez Elks Lodge, followed by a banquet in ...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retired trooper announces run for sheriff

Nowlin, a 37-year veteran, says county needs, deserves his skills

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Music and art project

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

National parks to waive entrance fees on holiday

Aztec Ruins National Monument and 400 national parks across the country will waive entrance fees from Feb. 15 to 17 in recognition of Presidents Day. In addition to Presidents Day...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Past and present election bills roil Republicans

DENVER – Republicans stepped up their opposition Monday to the new election system Democrats ushered in last year, calling for a two-year timeout just as school boards are gearing up for the...

DATE: Feb 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores 40 years ago

Taken from the Feb. 8, 1973, files of the Dolores Star. Johnson home heavily damaged by fire Sunday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Johnson was heavily damaged by fire l...

DATE: Feb 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News