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Boaters, ranchers negotiate safer fence

A creative solution to a vexing problem between upper Dolores river boaters and area ranchers is moving forward. After spring runoff when ideal boating flows disappear, cattle fencing is strung up...

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

Home, garden show coming

Unique, fun events and educational exhibits will be showcased at the Four Corners Home and Garden Show happening May 2-3 at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Much effort and thought is put into the...

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

Hydroelectric plant seeks buy-in

Is the Plateau Creek drainage above McPhee reservoir a good site for a large hydroelectric power plant? The Dolores Water Conservancy District and an international engineering company are moving to...

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

Big dreams, money tied to Cortez-Mancos trail

Imagining a trail where there isn't one is easy, but actually planning for and installing one is much tougher, and often requires plenty of money. One long-standing dream is to connect Cortez,...

DATE: April 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Sand Canyon’s troubled times

Officials of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument are making plans to relocate the Sand Canyon trailhead and parking lot because of cultural concerns of Native American tribes. The southern...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plant tours scheduled to be held in Carpenter Natural Area

Brochures on plant life of the Carpenter Natural Area are now available at both trailheads. And beginning May 10, monthly walking tours will be given by botanists Al Schneider and April Baisan. The...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Home, garden show coming

Unique, fun events and educational exhibits will be showcased at the Four Corners Home and Garden Show happening May 2-3 at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. Much effort and thought is put into the...

DATE: April 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

The art of crochet

For 70 years, Ada Setser, of Dolores, has been crocheting afghans, baby blankets, bed spreads, decorated hangers, curtains, and tablecloths that she donates to needy families. From her comfortable...

DATE: April 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living

Southwest Canyons Alliance has a successful first year

In its first year, the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance fulfilled its mission of archaeology education and volunteerism. During its first annual meeting April 5, the fledgling advocacy group was...

DATE: April 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group files uranium mill suit

Grand Canyon Trust followed through on its promise to sue Energy Fuels Resources for alleged environmental violations at the White Mesa uranium mill near Blanding, Utah. The civil suit was filed...

DATE: April 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

SW Health names interim CEO

The Southwest Health System Board of Directors announced Thursday that Liz Sellers has been appointed interim CEO. Employed by the local hospital for the past 25 years, Sellers most recently...

DATE: April 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

SWOS field trip on the Dolores

Students at Southwest Open School took a productive field trip to the lower Dolores River on Monday. As part of teacher Matt Robinson's Environmental Studies class seven students gathered at...

DATE: April 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - Education

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