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Time for the Montezuma County Fair

"An American Tradition" is the theme of this year's Montezuma County Fair, and the annual event is shaping up to be a summer classic. From July 31 to Aug. 3, everyone who is anyone will be enjoying...

DATE: July 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Use of helicopters being analyzed after crash

Subcontractors for CO₂ producer Kinder Morgan will continue seismic studies on the Doe Canyon project area. However helicopter use for that project has been halted, a nearby seismic study area is...

DATE: July 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez has got talent, too!

The list of recent winners of NBC’s America’s Got Talent may not be recognizable super stars, but they all became instant millionaires and a earned a major career boost. Past winners of the series,...

DATE: July 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Time for the county fair

“An American Tradition” is the theme of this year’s Montezuma County Fair, and the annual event is shaping up to be a summer classic. From July 31 to Aug. 3, everyone who is anyone will be enjoying...

DATE: July 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cliff Palace tour takes visitor back in time

Before Mesa Verde National Park became a preserve of the nation’s amazing archaeology and human history in 1906, it was a target of looters and full of picnic trash. It took a group of strong women...

DATE: July 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Farmers urged to grow for Miller Coors

YELLOW JACKET — Local farmers will soon raise their beer mugs and declare a hearty “Cheers!” thanks to a proposal by Miller Coors to grow their malting barley here. Test plots at the CSU Yellow...

DATE: July 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helicopter crash kills pilot doing seismic work

A helicopter pilot was killed Tuesday morning in a crash at a remote oil-and-gas construction site southeast of Dove Creek. A.J. Blain of Montana was piloting a Huey-style helicopter as part of a...

DATE: July 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico Fire Protection District wins funds for equipment

The Rico Fire Protection District in Dolores County has won a $43,116 competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enhance emergency preparedness for fire fighting...

DATE: July 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Motorcycle ballet

To say vintage motorcycle trial racing is a passion for Dolores resident Tony Down would be an understatement. His love of competition and beauty of a powered ascent over obstacles most people...

DATE: July 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Pilot dies in helicopter crash

A helicopter crashed at a remote oil-and-gas construction site southeast of Dove Creek Tuesday morning. The pilot did not survive. The Huey-style helicopter was part of a construction crew...

DATE: July 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Alternative to 'Wild and Scenic'

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) participated in a flyover of the lower Dolores River last week as part of a tour to discuss special legislation for the area. Public land including a 92-mile...

DATE: July 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Twilight tour takes visitors back in time

Before Mesa Verde National Park became a preserve of the nation's amazing archeology and human history in 1906, it was a target of looters and full of picnic trash. It took a group of strong women...

DATE: July 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Living

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