When Brianna Sanchez steps on stage, a light inside her switches on. The bubbly 16-year-old from Dove Creek is a little shy and awkward - but a microphone in her hand changes all of that.Earning...

Dan Belt is a rational man. He picks up on community issues quickly. If one of those issues is presented to him, he will jump on it. That's according to local artist Bill Tetzel, who is 50 percent...

Those who can't do, teach. That's not the case with Sharleen Odell. Not only can she do, but she can teach, which she does with a friendly passion.Odell possesses a talent for sewing. She was...

Cortez is greatly distinguishable by the magnificent geography that surrounds it. The climate is good, parks are wonderful and wildlife occassionally wanders into our neighborhoods. But what about...

It was an emotional night for many Cortez residents. The atmosphere in Blondie's Pub and Grub was thick with anticipation. Few thought the competition would be this intense. The judges for the...

Ninety-five pounds of animal covered in reddish brown fur saunters around the crowd. Slowly sniffing at a child's feet before settling onto the floor, Trinity looks around, calm and quiet, as 10...

As a child raised in the kitchen, Victor Nunez is comfortable in a restaurant. As a teenager raised during the recession, he understands the economy. The young manager of Beny's Diner at 640 S....

Dezirae Todd went for the gold. And she got it.At 19 years old, she is the first young lady, in 14 years, in Montezuma County to receive the Gold Award through the Girl Scouts of America. Todd was...

What do two retirees, a high school band director and a cabinetmaker have in common? They are each a part of the newly formed local band Johnny and the Blue Notes.This quartet of blues and classic...

The evil Shakespearean character Macbeth is no match for veteran actor Joshua Martin. The longest-standing member of the Montezuma-Cortez High School theater department has proven to be one...