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‘Banning press’ from GOP event? ‘Hypocritical’

Matt Gaetz will appear at our local Republican gathering at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. Gaetz apparently is the headliner. Also, our elected U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will also appear. I use the word “a...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 CATEGORY: Opinion

Hesperus, Marvel post offices still plagued by service issues

Years have passed since residents of Marvel and Hesperus began to raise concerns about the inconsistent service of the U.S. Postal Service in their rural communities. But there has been little improve...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos teacher is a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

After a lengthy application and interview process, sixth grade teacher Ivy Dalley of Mancos School District RE-6 was recently announced as one of the top seven contenders for Colorado’s Teacher of the...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 CATEGORY: Education

Southwest Open School shows strong academic improvement, emphasizes student culture

Southwest Open School showed strong academic improvement in school improvement scores from the state as the school emphasizes a strong student culture and expands learning opportunities for its studen...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez continues qualifying streak at state golf tournament

Strength in numbers has characterized the Montezuma-Cortez boys golf team’s success this season, perhaps no more so than in their biggest tournament so far this season. The Panthers navigated their wa...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 CATEGORY: Local News

Our View: Students without tickets burned in Coach Prime’s light

University of Colorado Boulder football coach Deion Sanders has sure brought the razzle-dazzle to college football. And Sanders is delivering. With his stellar resume as a Hall of Fame cornerback for ...

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 CATEGORY: Opinion

Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's game

CINCINNATI – Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he's day to day and doesn't know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Monday's night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Burrow said he...

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 CATEGORY: AP Sports

The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida. Indirectly, it could also mean great things for bas...

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 CATEGORY: AP Sports

Time to cowboy up!

Polish up those boots and brush off those hats, cowpokes and city slickers, for it is time. Beginning Thursday (Sept. 28) and running through next weekend, the annual Durango Cowboy Gathering will tak...

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cortez principals report on school performance, discuss goals for achievement

During their Tuesday night school board meeting, the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board discussed many items, including school safety trainings, BOCES, school improvement and more. Superintendent...

DATE: Sep 21, 2023 CATEGORY: Education