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Samuelson: There are numerous reasons our taxes will go up

WASHINGTON – Let’s be clear: America is an undertaxed society. Our wants and needs from government – the two blur – exceed our willingness to be taxed. This has been true for decades, but it is especi...

DATE: May 01, 2017 CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mancos and Durango runners win Pueblo to Pueblo run

On April 29, professional distance runners, recreational joggers, local cyclists and scores of casual onlookers took to the streets of Cortez to participate in the 23rd annual Pueblo to Pueblo race. ...

DATE: May 01, 2017 CATEGORY: More Sports

Panthers split doubleheader with Alamosa

Battling chilly wind and smatterings of snow, the Montezuma-Cortez High School baseball team split a home doubleheader against Alamosa on May 29. Leading the Panthers to victory in Game 2 w...

DATE: May 01, 2017 CATEGORY: High School Sports

Purgatory Resort plans upgrades for 2017-18 season

Purgatory Resort plans to beef up its summer activities, open new ski terrain, upgrade a chairlift and improve snowmaking operations as part of its capital-improvement projects for the 2017-18 season....

DATE: May 01, 2017 CATEGORY: More Sports

Lady Panthers win a thriller

Standing five feet behind the ball before the most important goal kick of her high school career, Montezuma-Cortez High School freshman McKenzie Howerton took a deep breath and tried to calm her mind....

DATE: May 01, 2017 CATEGORY: High School Sports

Cortez bands wrap up concert season

The Montezuma-Cortez High School bands will wrap up their performance season with two concerts this month. M-CHS hosts the All-District Band Night Tuesday at 7 p.m. The senior appreciation ...

DATE: May 01, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde Aquatics Club begins second year

The Mesa Verde Aquatics Club is gearing up to kick off its second year with a seasonal swim on May 15, following an inaugural season in which it qualified for championship meets including Seasonal Sta...

DATE: Apr 29, 2017 CATEGORY: More Sports

Questions mount around raising hunting, fishing fees

DENVER – A measure that would increase the cost of hunting, fishing and exploring Colorado’s state parks has cleared the state Houses, but questions about its implications mount as it heads to the Sen...

DATE: Apr 29, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Climate Mobilization Rally and March

DATE: Apr 29, 2017 CATEGORY: Gallery

Cortez climate march focuses on monuments, oil and gas

About 200 Cortez residents spoke up for local monuments and other environmental issues during the Climate Mobilization Rally on Saturday. The event, which was scheduled to coincide with the...