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Nashville’s Harpeth Rising appearing in Dolores

Three classically trained musicians from Nashville will perform at the Dolores River Brewery on Aug. 8. at 8 p.m. Cover is $5. Harpeth Rising, named after a river in Tennessee, plays sets of...

DATE: Aug. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cortez hosts firefighter games

Three hundred firefighters representing 16 districts in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico competed in the annual Tri-State Firemen games in Cortez over the weekend. Roger Smith Avenue in front of...

DATE: Aug. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boaters fence installed in Dolores

Moments after a new boater-friendly fence was installed where the Dolores River flows through a private ranch, four tubers approached from upstream. “They looked surprised, and paddled for shore,”...

DATE: Aug. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Participants get two hours to saddle, ride untamed horses

At the Colt Starting Challenge Friday, a crowd of 40 watched the variety of styles used to gentle an untrained horse.The new competitive fair event features six trainers who are introduced to an...

DATE: Aug. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Event tames wild horses using whisper techniques

Think you know horses? Can you saddle break a wild horse and ride one in 3½ hours using horse whispering techniques? That is the nature of the Colt Starting Challenge USA, a new event taking place...

DATE: July 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: More Sports

The way to the geyser

A unique geologic and pungent attraction beckons visitors traveling up the West Dolores Road in the San Juan National Forest. The newly improved Geyser Spring Trail (No. 648) leads hikers through...

DATE: July 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living

Cortez student, counselor earn awards

A Montezuma-Cortez high school student and counselor were honored with awards at the Colorado Association of Career and Technical Education annual conference July 16 in Grand Junction. Senior...

DATE: July 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Horse deaths trigger protest at Mesa Verde

The recent deaths of six feral horses at Mesa Verde National Park triggered an organized protest Tuesday in front the park’s Visitor and Research Center. Protesters say the horses died of...

DATE: July 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motorcycle trial racing on tap in Dolores

For a third year, motorcycle trial racing will take center stage at Escalante Days in Dolores on Aug. 9-10.Former professional racer Tony Down and landowner Casey McClellan put on the obstacle race...

DATE: July 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

BLM draft would help protect sage grouse

The BLM Tres Rios office is drafting amendments to its management plan to improve protection of the Gunnison sage grouse habitat. The move is part of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife recommendation to...

DATE: July 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Forest plan takes public input

Who can do what on national forest trails from the West Fork to Lizard Head pass is being negotiated through a series of public meetings. At the Dolores Community Center last Thursday, user groups...

DATE: July 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

The way to the geyser

A unique geologic and pungent attraction beckons visitors traveling up the West Dolores Road in the San Juan National Forest. The newly improved Geyser Spring Trail (No. 648) leads hikers through...

DATE: July 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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