Briefs

FFA raising funds for Kocourek Cortez FFA is also doing a fundraiser to benefit Hayden Kocourek. Cortez FFA members are collecting spare change throughout National FFA ...

Navajos allege police abuse

FARMINGTON – At a recent public hearing, Leroy Light politely removed his white cowboy hat before addressing three Navajo Nation Human Rights Commissioners. “Everybody needs to b...

Work will affect N. Broadway travel

Lane closures, delays possible

Temps fall after record week

Last week’s warm temperatures broke some long-standing records, according to Jim Andrus, National Weather Service weather observer. On Feb. 6, the mercury rose to 64 degrees, br...

Proposal for Lower Dolores criticized

The Montezuma County commission and San Juan Basin Farm Bureau have publicly come out against a fledgling proposal to create a National Conservation Area on the Lower Dolores River. ...

Council OKs two shops to sell pot

DO plans recreational sales in about two weeks

Dog bite: a door-to-door salesman’s nightmare

A door-to-door salesperson has reported that a cattle dog on County Road L bit him. The homeowner, however, said the dog in question was a toy poodle. While seeking medical treat...

Commodity distribution schedule released

The USDA commodity distributions will be on the following dates for 2015: Feb. 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. All distr...

Commodity Card registration to be held Feb. 18

A USDA Commodity Card registration is Feb. 18 for Cortez, Dolores and Mancos recipients. One card per household is allowed. Those with multiple dwellings must bring in proof such...

Durango housing project idles

Massive development has yet to get off the ground

Exhibit features student artwork

Part of Museum on the Ground

Business Briefs

Kinder Morgan acquires Hiland Partners Kinder Morgan is buying oil and gas company Hiland Partners in a deal worth $3 billion, including $1 billion in debt. Houston-ba...