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Montezuma County seniors named state scholarship finalists

Five Montezuma County seniors are finalists for two prestigious state scholarships and will move on to the final rounds in upcoming months. Chance Cote and Brianna Dennison from Montezuma-Cortez...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Knitting design class planned at Farm to Yarn

Knitters are invited to attend a Design 101 class hosted by the Southwest Farm to Yarn Collective Saturday morning. Dana Jensen will teach the class, which focuses on the principles of pattern...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc film screening highlights significance of local lands

A statewide film tour stopped off this week at the Ute Mountain Ute Community Center in Towaoc, with a screening of two films focused on cultural heritage and the significance of Colorado tribal...

DATE: Jan. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado teen vaping trends a concern, state officials say

In light of a new survey conducted by the nonprofit Rise Above Colorado, state leaders have expressed concerns about growing trends in teen substance use, particularly in teens’ misconceptions...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school construction news

Construction marches on at the Mancos school site as the district upgrades, renovates and expands across the campus. The entire remodel is expected to finish up by spring 2020, and when completed,...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

The next generation of farming? A millennial takes the mantle

As Mancos ranchers Patricia and Jack Burk grew older, they faced a dilemma. They wanted to see their Burk Beef business continue but had no one to maintain their lands and cattle. “In 2012, it...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teen Cafe at Mancos library features a slice of Japan

This week marks the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s time for Teen Cafe at the Mancos Public Library. Each month, the cafe takes on a different theme, determined by library staff and...

DATE: Jan. 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pickup hits SUV on Main Street in Cortez

A little after 5 p.m. Monday, firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash on an intersection along East Main Street. According to Scott Heidergott, an engineer with the Cortez Fire Protection...

DATE: Jan. 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos FoodShare hosts six-week cooking class

Mancos FoodShare is hosting a free six-week cooking course which kicks off next Monday. The course is aimed at parents and child caregivers, and at each class session, participants will prepare a...

DATE: Jan. 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez honor society plans blood drive

The National Honor Society from the Montezuma-Cortez High School will host a blood drive throughout the school day on Thursday. It is one of two drives the school’s honor society hosts every year....

DATE: Jan. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food cooperative moves into new home in Cortez

The Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative has a new permanent home in Cortez, allowing it to expand its programming. The Mancos-based food cooperative is no longer solely operating out of a small...

DATE: Jan. 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Support groups reach out to youths after two suicides

The recent suicides of two middle school students over the weekend have spurred conversation in Montezuma-Cortez schools and in the larger community about suicide prevention and youth mental...

DATE: Jan. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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