County Habitat for Humanity planning major rehabilitation projects in 2015

While 2015 has just begun, it’s already shaping up to be a big year for Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County. In December, the organization purchased three new, but incomplete homes in Cortez...

DATE: Jan. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

County Habitat for Humanity seeks help

Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County is beginning 2015 with new and increased activities. This means more volunteers are needed to help work toward eliminating poverty housing in the county....

DATE: Jan. 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Generations of patterns

A couple of generations back, quilting was a utilitarian pastime. Quilters patched together and stuffed fabric to warm their children, cover their beds and insulate their windows – but not as an...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Mesa Verde hosts winter hikes

The snow can teach us a lot at Mesa Verde National Park, according to Paul Morey, wildlife program manager at Mesa Verde National Park. And again, the park will offer classes that give...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

To spot this squirrel, look for those distinct ears

As we kick into high gear trying to live up to our New Year’s resolutions, the wildlife in our area go about their business. For an animal living at higher elevations, the goal in January is to...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Home & Garden Show lowers booth prices

The Four Corners Home & Garden Show is in its 15th year of production, and this year, event coordinators have significantly lowered booth prices to entice more businesses to participate. The show,...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

January is Cervical Health Awareness month

DENVER – Deaths from cervical cancer, once a leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S., have dropped dramatically in the past several decades, but more can be done to prevent the...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Briefs

Colorado launches child abuse hotline Colorado has launched a statewide hotline to increase reporting of suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. The hotline is based in Lamar with 12 staff....

DATE: Jan. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Medicine Horse needs volunteers

The Medicine Horse Center recently announced that they need some volunteers. Below is a list of upcoming times for this Saturday, Jan. 10 and Tuesday, Jan. 13. "We need 2-3 volunteers for each...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Senior Center remains open

Clara McNeil was serving up beef with barley soup Monday and the Mancos Senior Center and was thankful for the community. The senior center announced it was $600 short of its funding goal last year...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

New knitting club begins meeting

Are you interested in learning to knit or looking for a more challenging knitting project? Join Kathy Graf and get started. This new club will begin meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Congress is asked to renew support for new parents

DENVER – The clock is ticking on federal funding that helps struggling parents with young children. The Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program expires in March, unless Congress...

DATE: Jan. 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

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