Briefs

Pueblo to Pueblo Run/Bike Event Registration is open for the 20th Annual Pueblo to Pueblo Run/ Bike Event, April 26, by visiting the Center’s website www.cortezculturalcenter.org....

Cortez FFA celebrates week

The Cortez FFA Chapter will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 16-22. This year’s theme is “Ignite,” and it embraces more than 80 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to t...

GOP fails to shoot down gun laws

DENVER – The first Republican attempt to repeal last year’s gun laws failed Monday. The hearing was carefully scripted on both sides, and the outcome was never in doubt. ...

Region 9 gets board member

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado announces addition of Andrea Phillips to its board of directors. Phillips is the administrator for Mancos. She ...

Ten Republicans announce campaigns for public office

Ten Republicans announced their candidacy for elected positions in Montezuma County during a standing room only party lunch Thursday at Shilohs in Cortez. Sheriff Sheri...

Comments sought on restoration project

The Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is seeking public comment during the early phases of planning for the Fosset Gulch/Northern HD’s Ecosystem Restoration Project...

Mexican wolf numbers growing

Population has doubled since 2009 in Southwest

In dry winter, you may need to water trees, lawn

I’ve come to the conclusion that if we need moisture, all I have to do is write about techniques for water conservation. In summer 2012, I provided suggestions for watering durin...

Measure to limit drivers prone to seizures fails

DENVER – Rep. Don Coram got no traction Tuesday with his effort to keep drivers prone to seizures off the road. Coram, R-Montrose, was spurred a Denver-area accident caused by a d...

Bill holds promise of tuition for tribes

DENVER – Native Americans from 48 tribes would be eligible for in-state college tuition anywhere in Colorado under a bill that advanced Wednesday at the Legislature. Rep. Joe Sala...

Earth Brief

Farmers, ranchers can apply for loans Farmers and ranchers in La Plata, Montezuma, Dolores, San Miguel and Archuleta counties may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans to h...

Cortez history funded for flume repairs

Agricultural relic deemed worthy of saving