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Farm to Capitol Hill?

Activists are hopeful that the newly expanded Cortez Middle School heritage orchard can help grow congressional support in Washington, D.C. Lobbyists with the National Farm to School Network and...

DATE: April 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Start with kids, and start early

At a film screening this week, more than 50 local residents learned that America continues to pay for failure instead of investing for success. An upcoming documentary series, “The Raising of...

DATE: April 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man faces child abuse for infant’s 17 fractures

Linked to a murder plot of a school principal and sheriff six years ago, a Dove Creek man now faces multiple charges of child abuse. Charged as a habitual offender, Cody Barr, 25, faces three...

DATE: April 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff wants jail update

On a tour of the Montezuma County jail this week, county leaders learned that the facility isn’t meeting demands. Montezuma County commissioners Keenan Ertel, Larry Don Suckla and James Lambert...

DATE: April 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde's $60M local impact

Last year, tourists spending at Mesa Verde National Park helped support more than 700 area jobs. A new National Park Service report shows that Mesa Verde National Park had more than 500,000 million...

DATE: April 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Mesa Verde’s $60M local impact

Last year, tourists spending at Mesa Verde National Park helped support more than 700 area jobs. A new National Park Service report shows that Mesa Verde National Park had more than 500,000 million...

DATE: April 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nowlin's first 100 days: Where he stands on campaign promises

Examining the first 100 days of Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin’s administration, some campaign vows have been met, and others remain in the works.Sworn into office by District Court Judge...

DATE: April 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Re-1 schools unveil improvement plans

The classroom teacher is the single most significant contributor to student achievement. Teachers have a greater impact than parents, peers, schools, and even poverty. That’s the mindset of Eric...

DATE: April 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

AWOL lawyer delays trial

A Grand Junction attorney representing a convicted murderer – who claims his initial public defender provided ineffective counsel – failed to appear for a scheduled hearing last week. Chief...

DATE: April 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge tosses civil rights complaint

Cleared of medical malpractice last summer, a Southwest Health Systems emergency room physician has had a third civil rights complaint against him dismissed. Filed Feb. 25, 2014, the latest lawsuit...

DATE: April 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dumb luck cracks burglary spree

Sheriff’s investigators working a series of burglary cases last fall happened to enter a local restaurant at the exact time that two suspects were leaving the establishment. That lunch break...

DATE: April 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS clinic plans shown

The new Montezuma-Cortez High School will include a student health clinic, complete with a full-time registered nurse and medical lab. Addressing district board members on Tuesday, April 14, plans...

DATE: April 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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