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Mancos school board sets next year’s calendar

The Mancos school board unanimously approved next year’s academic calendar during its regular meeting March 18. The upcoming calendar for Mancos School District RE-6 looks very similar to that of...

DATE: March 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez flags at half-staff to honor local soldier

The city of Cortez is flying the U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay, a local soldier who died in combat Friday. Lindsay , 33, was a Green Beret based at Fort Carson in...

DATE: March 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores superintendent candidates undergo interviews

The four finalists for the superintendent post at Dolores School District RE-4A have been selected, and they are now in the last phase of the interview process. Dolores teachers, school board...

DATE: March 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marshal: Letter using scare tactics, anti-immigration rhetoric

At least one Mancos resident has received anti-immigration mail, and Marshal Justen Goodall warned locals to be on alert. Goodall called it a “scam.” Goodall said the Marshal’s Office was made...

DATE: March 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Habitat for Humanity holds groundbreaking ceremony for Cortez home

Habitat for Humanity board members, donors, and volunteers ceremonially broke ground on a new home along East 12th Street Friday morning. This will be the second house the nonprofit has built from...

DATE: March 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter math scores for Dolores students reveal mixed results

Winter math scores have been tallied and evaluated at Dolores elementary and secondary schools. During a recent board meeting for the Dolores School District RE-4A, the two school principals...

DATE: March 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New physical therapy clinic in Cortez

Last year, a new physical therapy clinic came to town on North Park Street. Doctors Michael Grajeda and Megan Flesch opened High Desert Physical Therapy in August as a private practice providing...

DATE: March 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores principal resigns, cites new opportunities

Dolores Elementary School Principal Gary Livick recently announced his resignation, meaning the school district will be seeing two new faces on its leadership team next year. Livick will finish out...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funnel cloud spotted east of Cortez

The first days of spring in Cortez have been marked by unpredictable weather conditions – including a funnel cloud appearance on Friday. Brent McWhirter, co-owner of Moose and More on Main Street,...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

USDA launches youth website

In honor of National Ag Day on March 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a Youth and Agriculture website. The website aims to engage and inspire young people to pursue careers in...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Piñon Project will lead activities for students during spring break

Montezuma-Cortez schools may be on spring break this week, but there’s still plenty for young people to do. The Piñon Project is hosting a series of activities over the course of the week, for...

DATE: March 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backpack program helps fill a food gap in Cortez

The federally funded free and reduced school lunch program is crucial for many children and families nationwide, including in Montezuma County. But on weekends, no school means no lunch, which can...

DATE: March 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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