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Human foot, arm unearthed in Rico

Human bones were uncovered in downtown Rico on Sunday, reports the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office. No foul play is suspected, said Sheriff Jerry Martin, but the case is being investigated. “It...

DATE: July 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Timber sales benefit locals

Several timber sales and forest-health projects are underway or completed in the Dolores Public Lands region. Supervisory forester Mark Krabath gave a rundown of local timber activity, ranging from...

DATE: July 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

School project rises up in the valley

From the organized construction chaos rises new buildings on the Dolores Schools campus. The project has progressed nicely, said FCI project manager Scott Klassen, and is on time and within budget....

DATE: July 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Human foot, arm unearthed in Rico

Human bones were uncovered in downtown Rico on Sunday, reports the Dolores County Sheriff's Office. No foul play is suspected, said Sheriff Jerry Martin, but the case is being investigated. "It...

DATE: July 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

County announces fire ban

Montezuma County Commissioners implemented a county-wide fire ban Monday. Because of extremely dry conditions, fires are not allowed, including the use of fireworks, controlled burns, camp fires...

DATE: July 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Living in ‘ground zero’ for wildfires

Montezuma County Commissioners implemented a county-wide fire ban Monday. Because of extremely dry conditions, fires are not allowed, including the use of fireworks, controlled burns, camp fires...

DATE: June 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

New option is added for Dolores Valley plan

During a July 7 public hearing, the Montezuma County commissioners will consider various changes to the Dolores River Valley Plan. And an option added last week would significantly alter the plan....

DATE: June 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Groups weigh in on plan for forest

User groups of the vast network of roads and trails in the Rico-West Dolores portion of the San Juan National Forest each gave short presentations on the importance of their activities at a...

DATE: June 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Farm Bistro is up for sale

In an odd twist of fate, overwhelming success has owners of The Farm Bistro looking to sell the popular eatery and return to their farming roots.“It feels a bit strange to let go of what we created...

DATE: June 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Veteran services officer nominated for award

Veteran Services officer Rick Torres spent 17 years serving his country. Now his mission is to help veterans realize their earned benefits for doing the same. “The majority of veterans are not...

DATE: June 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Athletes get Tailwind from area company

Tucked into a two-car garage in Dolores, an energy drink company is busy mixing up a powerful elixir that is gaining national acclaim among endurance athletes. Tailwind Nutrition began in 2012 from...

DATE: June 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wilderness mules

A string of hearty pack mules is doing much of the heavy lifting for a trail restoration project on national forest lands north of Rico. Sporting the classic US FS brand on their haunches, the...

DATE: June 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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