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My big cat moments

During my tenure in Dolores, I've had three close encounters with wild felines. Once, three blue-eyed bobcat kittens graced my presence during an early morning bike ride. On another foray, I...

DATE: Jan 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Mountain lion mysteries revealed

Exhibit at Anasazi center shows history, behavior of big cat

DATE: Jan 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

2014 town budget passes

No big changes ahead, but cost of utilities increases

DATE: Dec 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Bird count deemed a soaring success

A blue-bird Colorado sky provided apropo conditions for the annual Cortez Audubon Christmas bird count on Dec. 26. Two dozen bird-watchers, from novice to expert, gathered in the...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds delay decision to protect wolverine

Scientists debate climate-change impact on habitat

DATE: Dec 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Yellow-billed cuckoo considered for protection in Four Corners

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the western distinct population segment of the yellow-billed cuckoo as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sagehen camping battle faces more hurdles

It may take more than a routine archaeology survey and volunteer efforts to re-open the sagehen recreation area to overnight camping, forest service officials recently revealed. S...

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Tropical bird targeted for protections

Yellow-billed cuckoo known to exist in Four Corners

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Feds delay decision to protect wolverine

Climate spurs move to list carnivore

DATE: Dec 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Cross-country skiing abounds

Several areas groom trails

DATE: Dec 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grazing permits will be issued in Canyons

Two long-dormant grazing allotments within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will be offered up for local cattle ranchers beginning in 2014. The BLM application process fo...

DATE: Dec 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mentors nurture a new generation, build a heart

Pulling up to a public housing complex on a Saturday morning, two sullen kids sit outside in the snow awaiting their adult mentor. “Ever gone sledding?” No. “Ever built...

DATE: Dec 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

My big cat moments

Mountain lion mysteries revealed

2014 town budget passes

Bird count deemed a soaring success

Feds delay decision to protect wolverine

Yellow-billed cuckoo considered for protection in Four Corners

Sagehen camping battle faces more hurdles

Tropical bird targeted for protections

Feds delay decision to protect wolverine

Cross-country skiing abounds

Grazing permits will be issued in Canyons

Mentors nurture a new generation, build a heart

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