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Infants and toddlers get early schooling

New center for infants, toddlers holds grand opening ceremony

August 22, 2017

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The West’s new hot prospect? Extraterrestrial gold

Companies are hunting for lithium in Paradox Basin

August 22, 2017

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Noise is biggest source of oil, gas complaints in Colorado

A BP gas well. Through July, there have been 704 noise complaints about oil and gas operations.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Noise…

August 22, 2017

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The days of $10 senior National Park passes are ending

And seniors are rushing to get one before they’re gone

August 21, 2017

High School Sports

Thayer Plewe enjoying junior golf circuit

12-year-old Cortez resident wins championship in Utah

August 21, 2017

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Montezuma-Cortez touts English scores at Mesa Elementary

Elementary shows gain in English

August 21, 2017

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Authorities identify man killed in rollover crash

Crash happened north of Hermosa

August 20, 2017

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Pinhole projection method can be fun way to view eclipse

I have never seen a total eclipse. However, I have seen many partial solar eclipses, including the annular eclipse that…

August 20, 2017

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Cortez Parks and Rec Board celebrates capital projects

Board members tour new restrooms, pickleball courts

August 20, 2017

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Hundreds visit brewfest benefiting Mancos organizations

Event benefits Chicken Creek Nordic, farmers market, Mancos Valley Resources

August 19, 2017

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Cortez speak-easy to open in former Pepperhead location

Sobre Mesa replacing Pepperhead with ‘something different’

August 19, 2017

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Dolores man dies after shooting himself

Deputies believe man called 911 before his death

August 18, 2017

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Connect 4 goes back to the drawing board on broadband

Broadband initiative broadens request for partnership

August 18, 2017

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Boettcher Teacher Residency provides crucial aid to rural districts

Ignacio, Cortez, Dolores benefit from training program

August 18, 2017

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Looking for a party? Here’s where you can find one to view the solar eclipse

Science teachers Ashley Moretti and Candace Wright use their solar eclipse shades to look at the sun as they pose…

August 18, 2017

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Fire destroys shop, causes explosions south of Cortez

Unattended burn pile triggers grass fire

August 18, 2017

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Cortez Sanitation District plans construction projects

Waste management plant, sewer pipes on agenda

August 18, 2017

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Kinder Morgan to stop claiming disputed deduction

Assessor continues audits to determine back taxes owed

August 16, 2017

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What should Superfund accomplish?

Local group seeks input on desired outcome of Superfund site

August 15, 2017

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State education department holds meeting in Ignacio

Attracting, retaining teachers is subject of statewide meetings

August 15, 2017

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Deputy Kaylee Green is assigned to Dolores schools

Deputy’s mission: Protect students

August 15, 2017

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Dolores passes law requiring bear-resistant trash cans

Penalty includes a fine of up to $499, possible jail time

August 15, 2017

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Mancos man who hydroplaned, killed two, formally charged

Family of four was headed to family reunion in Pagosa Springs

August 15, 2017

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New Dolores River bridge installed near Bedrock

The precast concrete bridge, about four miles east of Bedrock and 15 miles east of the Utah-Colorado state line, provides…

August 15, 2017