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Sagehen camping battle faces more hurdles

It may take more than a routine archaeology survey and volunteer efforts to re-open the sagehen recreation area to overnight camping, forest service officials recently revealed. Since June...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Tropical bird targeted for protections

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the western population segment of the yellow-billed cuckoo as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. In the U.S., the...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Feds delay decision to protect wolverine

A 40-pound bundle of fur, teeth and tenacity has returned to its home range in Colorado. Now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the seldom-seen North American wolverine under...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Cross-country skiing abounds

Early snows created a good start to the cross-country ski season, but a recent dry spell has left some patchy areas on lower trails. The 15 miles of the Chicken Creek trail complex, north of...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grazing permits will be issued in Canyons

Two long-dormant grazing allotments within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will be offered up for local cattle ranchers beginning in 2014. The BLM application process for the Yellow...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mentors nurture a new generation, build a heart

Pulling up to a public housing complex on a Saturday morning, two sullen kids sit outside in the snow awaiting their adult mentor. “Ever gone sledding?” No. “Ever built a snowman?” No. “Ever had a...

DATE: Dec. 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Future of river gauge uncertain

Boaters live and die by river gauges, and the Dolores Boating Advocates want to make sure the gauge at Slick Rock remains into the future. "It is depended on by the boating community, and we would...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Cross-country skiing abounds

Early snows created a good start to the cross-country ski season, but a recent dry spell has left some patchy areas on lower trails. The 15 miles of the Chicken Creek trail complex, north of...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Grazing permits will be reissued in Canyons of the Ancients

Two long-dormant grazing allotments within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will be offered up for local cattle ranchers beginning in 2014. The BLM application process for the Yellow...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

SHOP WITH COPS

In a truly heartwarming display of holiday spirit, law enforcement officers accompanied local children Saturday to buy presents and build positive relationships. The annual Shop with a Cop program...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Community

A journey of knowledge Library director in Dolores retires after 30 years of service

When Carole Arnold went to Dolores in 1983, there was not much of a library. Her enthusiasm and dedication led to the modern library that Dolores enjoys today. Arnold is retiring...

DATE: Dec. 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS girls swim team gets first win of season

The Montezuma-Cortez girls swim team earned their first overall victory of the season Friday at the Delta Invitational. “We has some great individual performances and it was nice to pick up a win,”...

DATE: Dec. 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

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