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Blue Pepper food truck hopes to spice up Cortez

Owners plan to expand with farmers market

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deputy shooter’s mother took guns away amid mental health issues

DENVER — The mother of a gunman who killed a suburban Denver deputy and wounded four other officers was concerned about his mental health and took away guns he owned before returning the wea...

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

The ancient, ever-changing variety of ivy

Almost 25 years ago, a greenhouse that was going out of business sold a small cutting of ivy to a young man who was just starting into business. This particular ivy was variegated...

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

The gift that lasts a long time

In February our thoughts turn to all the ways we can show our loved ones how much we care about them – and children need us to show our love by giving them our full, undivided attention, som...

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Education

New Mexico bill would force students to apply to college

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s high school juniors would have to apply to at least one college or commit to other post-high school plans as part of a proposed graduation requirement that would be t...

DATE: Feb 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Education

New members appointed to Montezuma County Fair Board

Two would-be members kept off the board amid dispute with commissioner

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight City Council candidates announced in Cortez election

Carlson, Lucero run for second terms

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man arrested after police chase; shots fired

Suspect reportedly hit patrol cars, fence in County Road G chase

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa TV celebrates three years on the air

Cortez’s only local television studio will celebrate its third year on the air on March 1. Mesa TV’s broadcasts reach the Four Corners counties of Montezuma and Dolores, as wel...

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez city engineer receives DUI summons

Kenneth Torres pulled over after squealing tires

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Once in a blue moon: Cortez gets a rare lunar eclipse

Colorado gets a supermoon, blue moon and eclipse in one day

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Woodworkers Guild celebrates 20 years

The Southwest Woodworkers Guild celebrated its 20-year anniversary in January, and is looking for new members and guests, according to a news release from its president, Steve Wilderson. ...

DATE: Jan 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News