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Three high school seniors graduated with associate degrees and another five earned certifications in welding, automotive and CNA programs. https://t.co/px2CBWQgBn

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Last summer, the Water Dragons took third-place in their home pool in the Seasonal State meet. https://t.co/i9YKpWbNRb

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The UMR Rodeo heads toward a milestone as it enters its 96th year running. https://t.co/sDGF1Mcr36

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Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates. https://t.co/oev7x9RDny

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Dolores River Fest's 21st event celebrates the river with music under the sunshine. https://t.co/lN8JKvKrYx

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The long-loved Cortez restaurant Once Upon a Time has new owners. https://t.co/KX9BGt2KXu

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Lifelong creative says Cortez is a great opportunity for budding artists. https://t.co/t5yEseN6IS

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Police arrived to a trailer completely engulfed in flames. https://t.co/YzoHd5yxKU

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Lead vocalist says The Dirty Turkeys encountered one of their best crowds in Dolores last week. https://t.co/HZLXH3FJK4

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The Cortez Voter Service and Polling Center will offer first-time voter registration and updates, respond to ballot and replacement ballot requests, and host in-person voting from June 22 through Election Day. https://t.co/MYQWjIwPVn

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Old Abe, the steam- and coal-powered tractor that became a staple of parades and events across Southwest Colorado, will be auctioned off this weekend in Durango. https://t.co/zHWuKYotPi

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Shandine John is accused of vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Michael Burnison following a crash in downtown Cortez on March 24. https://t.co/4a1p3q0ts9

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Academic growth and attendance rates are rising under Jennifer Boniface's leadership, school district says. https://t.co/Mgn01q5qlW

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The Earthship Biotecture building method incorporates cans, tires and bottles in addition to natural materials. https://t.co/2dmfSY9DhH

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The the workshop Thursday afternoon in Cortez will cover people’s relationship with water, assessing its changes over time and explaining how plants adapt to water availability. https://t.co/8kW7R0hhnX

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The Governor’s Creative Leadership Award honors individuals who use the arts to provoke meaningful change in their communities. https://t.co/3RSgL2Z9PG

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The Dolores River Festival returns this weekend with food, music, games and an afternoon float parade. https://t.co/9WZHBcsUlL

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Republican candidates vying for local offices will gather Wednesday for a forum, where they are expected to outline their positions on local issues just before voters cast ballots in the primary later this month. https://t.co/FsA7Ewjyvj

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Jeremy Wade Shockley is moving on from the Southern Ute Drum, a biweekly newspaper serving the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, after 14 years. https://t.co/PQcKFF2xEH

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Four students from Montezuma Martial Arts Academy are preparing to travel to France to compete at the International Combat Organization World Championships for Team USA. https://t.co/Se2pvhNUKk