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U.S. proposes removing ‘trespass livestock’ from Mesa Verde

Editor’s note: Following is a news release Monday, Dec. 7, from The National Park Service: “The National Park Service is proposing to remove trespass livestock, including but not ...

DATE: Dec 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS choirs, Mancos chorus combine for concert

SouthWest Colorado Concerts Inc. presents a “Celebrate! Local Musicians” concert on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. The concert combines the sounds of young ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

BLM plans for rock slide removal

The BLM is planning to remove a recent rock slide that is blocking access to Yellow Jacket Canyon. An environmental assesment is being prepared to analyze the proposed removal. Th...

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lands workshop Dec. 10

The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will host a public workshop on Thursday, December 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex 107 N. Chestnut St., Cortez. ...

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos real estate agent wins Re/Max award

Bill Stanley, of Re/Max Mesa Verde Realty, was recently awarded the Re/Max Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their...

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Libraries to host Amazing Authors Tour

The Cortez Public Library, Telluride’s Wilkinson Public Library, and Bayfield’s Pine River Library have joined forces to bring an array of Four Corners authors to the area over the next six ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Adams State announces guaranteed tuition

Adams State University has announced a guaranteed-tuition program for undergraduate students enrolled in on-campus classes, according to President Beverlee J. McClure. The Adams State Board ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Kyle Cox sells lamb at national show

Kyle Cox, 19, son of Ronda and Rodney Cox of Mancos, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. C...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Automotive students at SCCC can enroll now

Students wishing to enter the Automotive Service Technology program at Southwest Colorado Community College can now start in the spring semester. Registration for the spring semes...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Outdoors agencies team up for Fresh Air Friday

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office are teaming up to offer access to all 42 Colorado state parks with Fresh Air F...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Warren Miller’s ‘Chasing Shadows’ shows on Dec. 6

Warren Miller Entertainment’s 66th snow sports film, “Chasing Shadows,” will show at 7 p.m. at Sunflower Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 6. Doors and cash bar open at 6:15. Wat...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mercy medical center recognized for capacity to keep patients safe

Mercy Regional Medical Center was recently honored with an “A” grade in the fall Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business