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Local author draws attention to foster crisis with new book

‘Kokoon on a Hill’ details author’s experience of being a foster parent in Montezuma County

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Social Services hosts meeting on becoming a foster parent

Shortage in Montezuma County forces kids to move farther away from home

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County seeks more foster parents

Out-of-county placements not ideal for children

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Statewide youth mental health crisis affects Montezuma County

State organizations urge Gov. Polis to allocate $150 million for youth mental health

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Popular Cortez endurance race is a fundraiser for youth programs

12 Hours of Mesa Verde donates sponsorship proceeds to community

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friday youth programs starting at Mancos Public Library

The educational programs will be offered every Friday starting Sept. 17

DATE: Sep 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Imagination Library on the rebound, final fundraising needed

Program for childhood literacy gets boost from Montezuma County, anonymous donation

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Social Services hires additional fraud investigator, child protection aide

Increased case loads prompts two new hires

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

11-year-old on rocky road to success

Kendrick Keene finances Roth IRA, brokerage account selling polished rocks, geologic knowledge to tourists

DATE: Jul 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Amber Alert suspect arrested after nighttime search west of Dolores

Regional law enforcement agencies team up in search for missing children

DATE: Jul 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New mural reminds community to protect children

Project to raise awareness about the problem of child abuse

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parents launch support group to help ‘neuro-diverse’ children

Conditions include autism, Tourette syndrome and attention deficit disorder

DATE: Apr 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News