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Southwest Conservation Corps launches adult day crew program in Montezuma County
46+ min ago (388+ words) The Southwest Conservation Corps is launching its first adult day crew program in Montezuma County this fall with the aim of addressing local conservation workforce needs and providing entry-level opportunities. The adult program was created following the success of SCC’s…...
Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area
1+ day, 14+ min ago (1799+ words) City Market Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 508 E. Main Street, Cortez. Free. For an appointment visit vitalant.org or call (877) 258-4825. Cortez Community Blood Drive, Noon to 3 p.m., 515 N. Park, Cortez. Free. Hosted by the First Methodist Church; all are welcome. For an appointment visit vitalant....
Dolores School District raises teacher base pay, continues with track plans
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (451+ words) The Dolores School District Board of Education voted in a June special meeting to raise its teacher base pay with the goal of attracting new teachers and ensuring competitiveness with neighboring districts. The board is also moving forward with plans…...
Colorado hasn’t seen elevated cases of cyclosporiasis despite outbreaks elsewhere
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (345+ words) Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis – also known as the “explosive diarrhea parasite” – have been reported in some areas of the United States. But Colorado numbers have not been any higher than usual in recent weeks, according to the Center for Disease Control....
CPW enacts voluntary fishing closure on Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (401+ words) Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers to voluntarily refrain from fishing along the Animas River through Durango, the San Juan River through Dolores and the Dolores River below McPhee Dam in the afternoons to alleviate stress on fish as…...
Giants overcome McCarthy's 2nd inside-the-park homer this year, beat Rockies 3-1 for 4-game split
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (205+ words) San Francisco gained a four-game split and entered the All-Star break fourth in the NL West at 41-55. The Giants have won 21 of their past 23 home games against Colorado and are 36-7 in San Francisco against the Rockies since 2021. Colorado has lost…...
Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex weather patterns that fuel wildfires
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (774+ words) When wildfire tears through the landscape and teams are called in, firefighters are the first response team that comes to mind. While firefighters may be the ones on the front lines, the personnel behind the scenes help keep them safe…...
Could this be the final summer for the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City?
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (288+ words) After 25 years of winemaking in Cañon City, the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey may soon close. Since it opened to the public a quarter century ago, the wine-making operation at the historic monastery has won over 1,200 medals and awards in…...
Ferris Fire’s current cost estimated to be $13.4 million
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (13+ words) Front - The Journal...
Montezuma County detective sergeant receives DEA award amid disbandment of narcotics investigation team
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (945+ words) Longtime Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Detective Sgt. Victor Galarza was recently awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the Drug Enforcement Administration for his work as a member of the Montezuma-Cortez Narcotics Investigation Team. Galarza will also be presented the Medal…...