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Cultural Center board gets a strong message: Don’t sell

Treasurer says decision needed in 6 months

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Asbestos removal complicates future of the old school

Re-1 school district officials have found themselves between a rock and hard place with the old Montezuma-Cortez High School building. The district made a rock-solid promise to te...

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos boil alert order lifted

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has given the green light to Mancos water system users. A boil alert has been in effect since water service was restored on Monday af...

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Contractor estimates M-CHS injected $10M into local economy

Now that the dust has settled and the doors are open, the lead contractor for the Montezuma-Cortez High School, Nunn Construction, estimates that it injected roughly $10 million into the loc...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

High school could grow east side

The addition of a state-of-the-art high school campus to any city is generally considered to be a boon, especially to real estate. With the campus now positioned on the eastern en...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Auditorium showcases student and community talent

A state-of-the-art auditorium at the new Montezuma-Cortez High School will be named after Ralph E. Vavak, a legendary music educator at the school from 1956 to 1986. “Mr. V” would...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Architect’s plan for school came after collaboration

The old Montezuma-Cortez High School, built in 1966, was an antiquated building. Asbestos-based ceiling tiles were falling in the auditorium, and mercury-emitting floors in the gym contribut...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teachers’ excitement builds for new M-CHS

Can the new Montezuma-Cortez High School lead to additional community involvement and greater academic success? “Change is good,” said veteran social studies teacher Raymond Harri...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS landscaping shows a respect for our area

When I first read the architect’s landscape description for the new Montezuma-Cortez High School, one word came to mind: “respect.” Respect for the environment, our area, and the ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata looks at barking dogs

La Plata County officials are discussing taking a bite out of barking dogs with an ordinance that could establish fines and penalties. County commissioners discussed the issue on ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ex-Skanska mechanics lead SCCC program at SCCC

Two former Skanska employees with more than 50 years of mechanical experience between them have found a new career path as instructors, and are preparing to begin their first semester teachi...

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some shops already hurt by river pollution

Many more take wait-and-see approach

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News