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Congressman calls on New Mexico to help with water dispute

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s only Republican member of Congress has joined the fight between ranchers and the federal government over access to water on national forest lands, saying the state...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Knights of Columbus announces 2016 scholarships

The Cortez Knights of Columbus Council 4209 has announced two Knights Memorial Scholarships. Nathaniel Baker Nathaniel Baker is a 2016 graduate of Montezuma-Cortez High School. He...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Premiere of Heart & Soul video will show in Cortez

Many local citizens participated in the Heart & Soul project that was undertaken by the city of Cortez as the result of being awarded a grant from the Orton Foundation. The purpose of the gr...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denise Gard and Sienna will perform at Cortez library

Denise Gard and her famous Border Collie, Sienna, will bring tail-wagging tales to life as Sienna performs amazing tricks and acts out stories for all ages at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the C...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education

Archaeologist Coffey to present lecture at Crown Canyon

Archaeologist Grant Coffey will speak on “Creating Symmetry: Building Social Landscapes in the Central Mesa Verde Region,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Cente...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear tracked and killed after scratching Arriola resident

A bear in the Arriola area was euthanized Friday after it scratched a homeowner, reported Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In a brazen effort to reach dog food, the juvenile bear repo...

DATE: May 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores High School graduates Class of 2016

Dolores High’s Class of 2016 gets advice from seniors, alumnus

DATE: May 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

A treasure of cave art is discovered in Spain

MADRID – Spanish archaeologists say they have discovered an exceptional set of Paleolithic-era cave drawings that could rank among the best in a country that already boasts some of the world...