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Code talkers honored

WASHINGTON – Native American code talkers who helped win World War I and II were recognized in a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. Members of the Acoma and Lag...

DATE: Nov 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friends of Dolores Library honor Arnold

The Dolores Public Library Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Dolores Public Library will host a retirement party for Carole Arnold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Dolo...

DATE: Nov 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horseman plan monthly meet

The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango. Guests are invited. A slide presentation w...

DATE: Nov 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Empire directors re-elected to the board

Amendments<br/>to bylaws pass

DATE: Jul 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

Agencies prohibit fires

County burn ban still in effect

DATE: Jun 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Dialogue to gather

The full Dolores River Dialogue (DRD) group will meet on Tuesday, July 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the offices of the Dolores Water Conservancy District, 60 South Cactus in Cortez. Th...

DATE: Jun 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

CU-Boulder study: Blowing dust increasing

The amount of dust being blown across the landscape has increased over the last 17 years in large swaths of the West, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder. ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Noted mural painter brings her talents to the library

Accomplished mural artist, Cheryl Foley, recently completed a whimsical mural on two walls of the newly renovated children’s section of the Cortez Public Library. The mural was unveiled at a...

DATE: Jun 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Living

Five are competing for two Empire seats

Members also asked to vote on 2 bylaw amendments

DATE: Jun 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

Farmers Market opens Saturday

Cortez Farmers Market vendors will be setting up bright and early on June 1 to begin the market’s 40th year! While every vendor may not be there for the first few weeks, eventually 40 vendor...

DATE: May 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Living

Raising readers

Library to celebrate revamped children’s room, new furnishings

DATE: May 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Living

5 Towaoc women graduate from SCCC

The long road to graduation made for a sweet day of celebration for five women who are members or employees of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe. Nancy Hart, Henrietta Jacket, Lisa Jack...

DATE: May 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education