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Corrections personnel deserve thanks

They are the largest under-appreciated, under-recognized, yet largest group of unsung heroes we have in our state. Every moment of every single day they place themselves in harms way for the citizens ...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rankin: The legislative session and the accountability clock

This week will end the 2017 legislative session. While legislators are looking forward to the end of the session, the board of education is busy with decisions regarding our lowest performing schools ...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: From the Board of Education

Thank You Mesa Verde Civil Air Patrol honors fallen veteran

It is a pleasure to recognize the exceptional support of members of the Mesa Verde Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron commanded by LTC Debrah Archer for providing the honor guard at William F. Botwinisâ€...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Samuelson: Will robots dis-employ us all? Apparently, not yet

WASHINGTON – We have yet another study that debunks the widespread notion that robots – and other forms of automation, including “artificial intelligence” – will destroy our jobs and lead to a future ...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Guest Columns

From the Mayor: KSJD, beautification, asbestos, city of parks celebration

KSJD and the Sunflower Theatre will soon join past historical landmarks, such as Denver’s Union Station, when it receives a Colorado “2017 State Honor Award” for the preservation and restoration of th...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: From the Mayor

Editorial cartoon

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Western Excelsior: Fire was a disaster, an opportunity and a lesson for our community

The fire at Western Excelsior is a major disaster not only for the company and its employees, but for the Town of Mancos. It is also an opportunity. Not one Mancos would have sought, but one that now ...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Editorials

Krauthammer: An ax murder, brutal by even Washington standards

WASHINGTON – It was implausible that FBI Director James Comey was fired in May 2017 for actions committed in July 2016 – the rationale contained in the memo by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. ...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Jackson Gulch Reservoir prepares for irrigation season

Jackson Gulch Reservoir was full by the first of May, and Mancos Water Conservancy District Superintendent Gary Kennedy said that’s somewhat abnormal. “That’s earlier than usual,” he said o...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: Local News

Panthers wrap up regular season at Tiger Invitational

Looking to close out their regular season with a bang, the Montezuma-Cortez High School boys and girls track team traveled to the Tiger Invitational in Grand Junction, May 5-6, and enjoyed positive re...

DATE: May 15, 2017 CATEGORY: High School Sports