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Republican officials reassure cattlemen about water, wolves and the wall

Local leaders and elected officials gave a roundup of issues, concerns and legislative plans during the 2019 Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association’s annual meeting Saturday at the Cortez Elks...

DATE: Feb. 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver in crash that injured councilman faces four charges

The driver of a plumbing truck involved in a crash that injured Cortez City Councilman Mike Lavey faces additional charges, according to the District Attorney’s office. A citation against Lavey for...

DATE: Feb. 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Furloughed Mesa Verde employees paid after delay

Thirty-five furloughed Mesa Verde National Park employees who had not been paid since the government shutdown ended have received their back pay, according to public information officer Cristy...

DATE: Feb. 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

County reconsiders new septic regulations

Montezuma County Commissioners are reconsidering a new regulation they previously approved that prevents nonfunctioning septic systems. On Monday, the commissioners voted 3-0 to put a six-month...

DATE: Feb. 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County recreation committee meets for first time

The new Montezuma County Recreation Advisory Committee began to visualize the potential of proposed multiuse trails in the area at its first meeting Wednesday. Nine members represent a variety of...

DATE: Feb. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Quilters participate in Sew Day to honor veterans

The Dolores Mountain Quilters participated in the 2019 Quilts of Valor National Sew Day on Feb. 2. Quilters nationwide participate in the event to create quilts that are donated to a veteran. “The...

DATE: Feb. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Galloping Goose to run winter excursions

For the third winter in a row, the Dolores-based Galloping Goose No. 5 will run winter excursions up the Animas Valley on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. On Feb. 15 and Feb. 18,...

DATE: Feb. 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park reopens to visitors

Mesa Verde National Park reopened Monday morning after an extended federal government shutdown and an effort to repair road damage from rockfalls. An announcement that the park had reopened was...

DATE: Feb. 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of missing Towaoc man is found

The body of a local man missing since December was found Thursday afternoon near Towaoc, according to officials. Arnold Dean House, 49, was discovered in the Dry Creek Road area east of Towaoc,...

DATE: Feb. 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arches and Canyonlands reopen, get financial help from a friend

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks have resumed operations this week following the end of the partial federal government shutdown. Both park facilities are back to normal winter operations with...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search teams, family looking for missing Towaoc man

Search teams and family members are looking for Arnold Dean House, a Towaoc man who has been missing since Dec. 24. House, 49, is often seen walking or hitchhiking along U.S. Highway 491 between...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cortez councilman flown to Grand Junction after collision

A violent two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon injured Cortez City Councilman Mike Lavey, who was recovering Wednesday at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. The crash occurred at the...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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