This summer, Head Start, a program created under Lyndon B. Johnson as a cornerstone of his war on poverty, turns 50. Head Start lays a foundation for future success by providing comprehensive early ch...

People from across the country have expressed their condolences for Native American trader Gregg Leighton, who died on July 16. He was 62. A Cortez resident, Leighton was co-owner of Notah ...

For centuries, training horses has been a major part of ranch work worldwide. The key, horsemen say, comes in the early stages of a colt’s development. “The funnest time of train...

Above-average spring and summer rains have helped break a 3½-year drought in La Plata County. Higher-than-average precipitation in the region could continue into the winter if El Niño patte...