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First hemp processing plant gets county approval

The first hemp processing plant in Montezuma County has been approved by county commissioners pending state permits, and expects to begin operations soon. Ayani Botanicals, at 11012 U.S. Highway...

DATE: Oct. 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Annual Dolores Ski Swap fundraiser coming Nov. 10

The Dolores Ski Swap and fundraiser will be held on Nov. 10 at the Dolores Community Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Telluride and Hesperus ski passes will be for sale, as well as a roomful of snow...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local and national recreation groups sue forest

Motorcycle and land access groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the San Juan National Forest over new trail recreation rules that reduce motorized trail use. San Juan Trail Riders, based in...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Town Board announces vacancy after Isabel Boyce resigns

The Dolores Town Board is looking for a new member, and will hold a workshop on the pros and cons of allowing marijuana sales in town. The board accepted the resignation Isabel Boyce, who moved out...

DATE: Oct. 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

State candidates answer questions in Cortez forum

Candidates running for Colorado’s District 6 Senate seat and District 59 House seat squared off in an informative forum Thursday at the Cortez City Hall attended by about 50 people. For the Senate...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Utes elect two out of 16 candidates

Ute Mountain Utes elected Alston Turtle and Selwyn Whiteskunk to the Tribal Council during a well attended election Friday, according to unofficial results. Sixteen candidates threw their hats into...

DATE: Oct. 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners 9/12 Tea Party hears from commissioner candidates

Members of the Four Corners 9/12 Tea Party brewed up tough questions during a forum Monday for candidates running for the open seat on the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners. About 80 people...

DATE: Oct. 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ex-official at domestic violence nonprofit Renew faces felony charges

The former executive director of Renew Inc., a Cortez nonprofit that serves victims of domestic violence, has been charged with theft of agency resources after an investigation by the Montezuma...

DATE: Oct. 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s native razorback sucker making a comeback

The razorback sucker, a native fish found in the Colorado River basin, is making a comeback, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering reclassifying it from endangered status to...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inaugural October forest festival coming to Dolores

Learn about local forest management, wildfires and natural resources at the inaugural Oktoberforest in Dolores on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Butler’s Corner and the Dolores River Campground....

DATE: Oct. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school board recall fails; McCoy retains seat

Voters rejected an attempt to remove Dolores RE-4A school board member Vangi McCoy in Tuesday’s mail-in recall election. McCoy retained her seat on the board after 485 voted against her recall and...

DATE: Oct. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ultralight plane crashes south of Cortez

A man who was injured as his ultralight aircraft crashed Tuesday in a remote field south of Cortez was assisted by a British tourist who witnessed the accident while driving. “I saw him flying...

DATE: Oct. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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