The Cortez Sanitation District threw a wrench into the Montezuma County Commissioners’ race Monday. With a 4-1 vote Monday, April 14, CSD directors approved a resolution that bars current b...

WASHINGTON – In selecting Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman as host of the “Late Show,” CBS has waged war on America’s heartland – or so proclaims that Palm Beach font of heartland mirth, Rus...

As many of you know, Kinder Morgan CO2 Company, with its carbon dioxide facilities, is the biggest property taxpayer and one of the largest sources of good-paying jobs in Montezuma County. And, with t...

As a longtime resident of Montezuma County, I’ve seen a lot of county sheriffs come and go. None have protected the rights of the people like Dennis Spruell. We have a sheriff that is willing to stand...

Our worthies in congress are on yet another of their taxpayer-funded vacations. Before they left town, they busied themselves voting on political statements that have zero chance of becoming law. ...

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Six innings into an April 12 road matchup with Ignacio High School, the Dolores High School baseball team appeared headed toward another disappointing defeat. Never giving up hope however, ...