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Hickenlooper signs Nowlin’s pet project, a police horse protection bill

A police horse protection bill conceived by Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper on March 7. The bill – Crime of Cruelty to Certified Police Working...

DATE: March 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police release new details about Balsam Street case

A fatal shooting Tuesday at a Balsam Street home, the scene of a high-profile armed standoff in February, has been ruled a suicide, according to the Cortez Police Department. Charles Head, 45, died...

DATE: March 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dove Creek skier is inducted into Hall of Fame

Paralympic skier Mary Riddell has that calm, cavalier attitude needed to fly down a ski slope at over 60 mph and bring home the gold. The steely, compact athlete who grew up in Dove Creek said she...

DATE: March 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores hosts Republican and Democrat caucuses

The Republican and Democratic parties both held election caucuses in Dolores on Tuesday. Leaders for both camps reported far less participation compared with the 2016 presidential election caucus....

DATE: March 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rollover injures three high school students in Cortez

A violent one-car rollover on Jarrett Avenue in Cortez sent two people to the hospital on Monday. According to Cortez police officers, a westbound Toyota 4Runner filled with students on lunch break...

DATE: March 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town board candidates field questions, part 2

Eleven candidates are vying for four positions on the Dolores Town Board, and two are competing for the mayor’s position. Candidates for town trustee as listed on the ballot are restaurant owner...

DATE: March 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town board candidates field questions, part 1

There are 11 candidates vying for four positions on the Dolores Town Board, and two competing for the mayor’s position. Candidates for town trustee as listed on the ballot are restaurant owner...

DATE: March 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New regulation limits growing practice of antler collection

Because of the increasing popularity of antler hunting, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has enacted a regulation that prohibits antler and horn collection from Jan. 1 to April 30. The regulation, in...

DATE: Feb. 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Outfitters focus on outdoor fun, adventure

Dolores Outfitters is bringing outdoor adventure back to town. The refurbished store and gas station at 341 Railroad Ave. specializes in camping, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing and boating gear,...

DATE: Feb. 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys office on South Broadway

DATE: Feb. 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Parks Committee begins planning for playground

The newly formed Dolores Parks Committee met for the first time Feb. 14, and the main topic was planning for a new playground. The advisory committee is made up of Nikki Gillespie, Mike Riley,...

DATE: Feb. 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storms start to flow into SW Colorado, dump snow

A western shift of a high-pressure ridge over the Pacific Ocean is allowing more storms to reach Southwest Colorado, according to the National Weather Service. The ridge has been blocking winter...

DATE: Feb. 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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