Study shows Obama delivers on promises of affordable care

In an analysis by a team of reporters and data researchers, the New York Times reported on Oct. 26 that the Affordable Care Act has largely succeeded in delivering on President Barack Obama's main...

DATE: Nov. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Wow, what a wonderful town

This column will be dedicated to Mancos, our little town with a big commitment to the arts. The arts council On Sunday, Jan and Marilyn threw a great "member appreciation" brunch up at Jan's "earth...

DATE: Nov. 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

From the Extension: CSU helps disabled farmers

Two Colorado State University professors will continue assisting those who are responsible for feeding millions of Americans every year work through their disabilities and run successful...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Ebola 101, for a world on edge

Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and nonhuman primates...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Looking back at wartime Mancos

I thought I would see what the headlines were at the end of WWII. None! Oct. 12, 1945 Aboard the USS Minneapolis, Pacific Fleet - at the first awards ceremony aboard the cruiser since the end of...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

The nuts and bolts of the general election

On May 10, 2013 Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper signed House Bill 1303, the "Voter Access and Modernized Elections Act." HB1303 provides sweeping reforms to voting rights in Colorado, extending the...

DATE: Oct. 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Arts shine in recent editions of Mancos Times

I was in hopes of being able to write a column about 2013, but the most recent year on microfilm at the library is 2007. Jan. 3, 2007 "Mancos Mush is actively seeking sponsorship and has named the...

DATE: Oct. 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Guest columnist Thanks for the people behind the scenes

In 1967, the Beatles recorded a song that summed up the importance of friendships in our lives and how we all "get by with a little help from (our) friends." At Mancos Public Library, we also rely...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

A nice weekend with more to come

Friday night, the Arts Council opened a new exhibit "The Mask Show." It was attended by lots of art lovers, a chance to chat and snack. This show will run through November, followed by a Members'...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Keeping an eye on the elderly

Recently I responded to a possible fraud situation involving one of our elderly residents who lives alone. This particular person has family nearby who provide a very good support system for her,...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Looking back at second day of infamy

I wondered how 9/11 was reported in the Mancos Times and what was going on at that time. Sept. 12, 2001 Fortress America is gone forever! American survived decades of fears of apocalyptic...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Business activity in town

The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Business Networking at Zuma Natural Foods on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. Come meet the new owner, Dustin Partridge. He found Mancos via Durango, where he...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

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