Category Archives: September 2013

Frustrations over the prolonged drought have manifested themselves in sundry ways, sparking an increase in thefts of irrigation water, as well as conflicts of a more personal nature. In one unusual case, an argument over watering a lawn could leave … Continue reading →

When it comes to how development should, or shouldn’t, be managed in the Dolores River Valley, one thing is certain: People have strong opinions. Even members of the citizens’ working group that recommended the rules currently guiding growth in the … Continue reading →

When Stonefish Sushi & More opened its doors in downtown Cortez more than three years ago, owner Brandon Shubert began booking musical gigs on the stage reserved for sushi dining during regular hours. His plan was to present two gigs … Continue reading →

Regulations guiding development in the Dolores River Valley were lambasted as examples of government overreach, and praised as needed to protect water quality, at a public hearing Aug. 20 in the town of Dolores. The hearing, which drew nearly a … Continue reading →