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Aliens over La Plata County? Or just a weather balloon?

NASA mission was studying black holes

DATE: Sep 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Senate candidate Glenn speaks in Cortez

Speaking in Cortez on Saturday, Darryl Glenn said that he enjoys being an underdog and expects to become Colorado’s next U.S. senator. “I am the human equivalent of a unicorn,” he...

DATE: Sep 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western furniture, decor shop opens in Cortez

Western home decor shop opens in Cortez

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Our ‘spiritual’ insect friend, the praying mantis

By Gabi Morey While walking around Hawkins Preserve in Cortez on a recent morning I happened upon an insect that is letting itself be seen more this time of year. I managed to car...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate OKs bill that would speed up mine reimbursements

Measure also would establish long-term water monitoring

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats open headquarters in downtown Cortez

The Montezuma County Democratic Party has opened its headquarters for the fall election at 100 E. Main St. in Cortez. People can find information about candidates in fall races su...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

United Way campaign addresses children’s needs

The United Way of Southwest Colorado is gearing up for a collaborative campaign to focus on success for kids in the region “from cradle to career,” board president Jay Wood said. ...

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

County blocks effort to close road near Phil’s World

Section near Phil’s World is key for BLM access, county says

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court gives lynx ‘fighting chance’ in SW Colorado

Fish and Wildlife to consider Colorado as critical habitat

DATE: Sep 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harvest moon rises over Montezuma County

Was it a supermoon? That depends ...

DATE: Sep 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez program emphasizes instruction and leadership

Over the past two years, three Cortez elementary schools have been participating in a University of Virginia turnaround program to get them back on track. In May, the three school...

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos residents feast at annual Harvest Festival

More than 100 turn out for annual festival dinner in Mancos

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News