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Why the Republicans’ fence fantasy is a farce

A long time ago, in a not-so-faraway land, a civilization existed that was governed through a fairly rational political system. Even conservative candidates for high office had to have a good idea or ...

DATE: Jan 15, 2016 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

After two terms, the state of the presidency is spent

WASHINGTON – President Obama’s Tuesday night address to Congress was less about the state of the union than the state of the presidency. And the state of this presidency is spent. The signs...

DATE: Jan 15, 2016 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Cortez Middle School science fair wows judges

From zapping zits with toothpaste to swabbing lockers for bacteria, scientific discovering at the Cortez Middle School is thriving. Held on Thursday, Jan. 15, the annual Cortez Middle Schoo...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar

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DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Community Calendar

Snow irritates Grand Avenue resident

Town officials met Monday to address how to effectively handle the pressures of mounting piles of snow. “This has been a heavy snow year,” said town administrator Andrea Phillips. ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News

Becker appointed to Town Board

Three political hopefuls fielded multiple questions on Wednesday before one was appointed to temporarily serve on the Mancos town board. The post comes available in April. While four reside...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News

Three arrested in Durango during drug ring investigation

A nine-month investigation resulted in three arrests and the seizure of about $1.3 million in methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine in La Plata County. The Southwest Drug Task Force announced...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado delegation responds to Obama’s final State of the Union address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama used his last State of the Union address Tuesday night to defend his Administration’s legacy and to chart the political path forward through a “changing” glob...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News

County targets Phil’s World for protection

Forty people attended a Montezuma County public hearing Monday regarding a plan to protect the Phil’s World recreation area from energy development impacts. The 2,400-acre area is six miles...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News

Republicans coming up empty in search for caucus site

Montezuma County Republicans are scrambling to secure sites to host party caucus meetings. The caucuses are set for March 1. At a GOP luncheon last week, Precinct 8 co-chair Patti French ad...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 CATEGORY: Local News