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Montezuma-Cortez theater guides ‘Journey Through the Impossible’

High school production takes rarely seen Jules Verne play to new heights

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County seeks planning board applicants

Two positions are open; board members paid $40 per meeting

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Landowner sues Montezuma County over restrictive subdivision decision

County commissioners cite CDOT requirement for left-hand turn lane on Colorado Highway 184 before more homes can be built

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park cancels popular luminaria event

Road construction, lack of staff hampered effort

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lake Nighthorse kokanee salmon help ensure next year’s stock

The 150,000 fish released into the reservoir will produce up to 1.5 million eggs this year

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Christmas tree permits now available from San Juan National Forest

Permits available online, at stores in Dolores and Durango and Forest Service offices

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort opens Saturday with top-to-midway skiing

Ski mountain invested $1.25 million in snowmaking upgrades

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter road closures begin for San Juan National Forest

House Creek Road and Dolores River road below McPhee dam are among closures Dec. 1

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez school board discusses attendance, security

Number of students with 12 absences drops significantly

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The eight Colorado districts Democrats flipped from the GOP

Democrats were bracing for losses on Election Day. Instead, they expanded their majorities

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How the counties voted in the race between Lauren Boebert and Adam Frisch

Boebert won by a large margin in Mesa County, while Frisch secured big victories in Pueblo and La Plata counties

DATE: Nov 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

NAPA auto parts store opens in Dolores

Business passed down to third generation of local owners

DATE: Nov 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business