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Briefs

Forest Service expands Doe Canyon Fire closure area

Fire slowly grows, but so does containment

July 2, 2019

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European company eyes Utah mill for radioactive material

East European mill has run out of room to store uranium tailings

July 2, 2019

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Ranch Rodeo highlights rugged way of life

About 50 fans watch as locals compete at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

July 1, 2019

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Piñon Project keeps summer activities going in Cortez

Adventure trips, daily events planned

June 30, 2019

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July 4 celebrations to light up the region

Dove Creek and Rico plan extensive slate of events

June 30, 2019

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Shane French’s lawsuit against city, police officers nears end

Settlement agreement being finalized, attorney says

June 29, 2019

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Colorado candidates take aim at front-runners in presidential debate

Hickenlooper denounces socialism; Bennet touts work on immigration reform

June 28, 2019

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Drones used for aerial ignition on Doe Canyon Fire

Method protects firefighters and is cost-effective

June 28, 2019

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Ticks likely to thrive in cool, wet conditions

Insects can cause disease, paralysis in rare cases

June 27, 2019

Agriculture

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, hard winter

Drought, snowfall and high corn prices hit ranchers

June 27, 2019

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Drug probe leads to arrests in Montezuma County

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, Cortez Police and DEA coordinate efforts

June 27, 2019

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Whitewater boating continues on Lower Dolores River

Boating release expected through June, maybe into July

June 26, 2019

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The West’s worst fires aren’t burning in forests

Range fires get bigger every year, threatening sagebrush habitat and rural towns

June 24, 2019

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Update: Doe Canyon Fire grows to 210 acres in Southwest Colorado

210-acre fire is east of Dove Creek

June 24, 2019

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Prescribed burn planned east of Dove Creek

Intentional fire will reduce hazardous ground fuels

June 23, 2019

Business enterprises

Speedway gas convenience stores come to Southwest Colorado

Firm sprouts new signs at former Conoco, Shell, Giant stations

June 23, 2019

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Yucca House National Monument moves closer to acquiring 160-acre parcel

National Parks deputy director testifies in favor of land donation

June 22, 2019

Construction and property

Fiesta’s Luxury Loungers a hit at Cortez theater

Allen Theatres upgrades Cortez movie house

June 21, 2019

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Lindsay, Sitton and Barry win seats on Empire Electric board

Two incumbents re-elected by wide margin; District 2 race was close

June 21, 2019

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June 20, 2019

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Empire Electric board election is June 20

Ballots must be dropped off by 5:30 p.m. Thursday

June 20, 2019

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Montezuma County Senior Center gets upgrades

Improvements include new furniture, kitchen remodel

June 19, 2019

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Commissioners drop term limit ballot question

Sheriff gets new equipment; access to BLM land discussed

June 19, 2019

Democrats make early bid to unseat Tipton with misleading ad

Ads asking ‘Where’s Tipton?’ rely on outdated website

June 19, 2019