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In search of the big fish

Some fishermen are lucky. Others are just plain good. On July 20, some of the best that Cortez has to offer took to McPhee Reservoir to compete in a bass tournament hosted by the Cortez Bass...

DATE: Jul 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Race cars 101

To many casual observers, the intricacies of dirt track stock car racing are a complete mystery. Class differentiations can be confusing, and little to no understanding exists as to the mech...

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Shooting star

When it comes to the sport of competitive target shooting, precision is the name of the game. On May 4, no shooter was more precise than Kayleen Bowie. Competing in the Four Corner’s Rifle a...

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Strongman Competition Saturday in Towaoc

Growing up, we all dream of performing herculean feats of strength. On Saturday July 20, area residents will have the opportunity to make those dreams a reality by participating in the Ute M...

DATE: Jul 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Youth football camp teaches fundamentals

Their white jerseys gleaming in the sun and their brows dotted with sweat, local youth football players recently hit the gridiron to participate in the three-day full-contact camp held in Co...

DATE: Jul 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Ready to run

Colorado and 1 basketball team excited to compete against the best

DATE: Jul 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

24-hour swim relay raises funds Swimmers say event builds team spirit, bond

Over Fourth of July weekend, members of the Cortez Leopard Sharks Swim Team proved that fantastic things can be accomplished in 24 hours. Participating in the team’s second annua...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Runners use thin-air workouts

For residents of Southwest Colorado, thin air is the norm. For long distance runners however, thin air is a cherished commodity. Hoping to capitalize on that commodity, the Mancos...

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Canyon racing rocks the dirt

Throughout the day on July 6, sounds of the We Rock Dirt Riot Race echoed through an otherwise serene McElmo Canyon. Competing on a world-class course at the Battle Rock Off-Road Park, drive...

DATE: Jul 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Early-morning fireworks

Triathlon competitors exhibited bursts of speed

DATE: Jul 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

The Mancos Project

Runners kick into higher gear with thin-air workouts

DATE: Jul 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Local swimmers conquer McPhee

After months of hard training, swimmers from the FCAT-Towaoc Swim Club joined members of the Durango Swim Club to complete an open-water swim on McPhee Reservoir. Held on June 29, the swim r...

DATE: Jul 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

In search of the big fish

Race cars 101

Shooting star

Strongman Competition Saturday in Towaoc

Youth football camp teaches fundamentals

Ready to run

24-hour swim relay raises funds Swimmers say event builds team spirit, bond

Runners use thin-air workouts

Canyon racing rocks the dirt

Early-morning fireworks

The Mancos Project

Local swimmers conquer McPhee

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