Mary O'Brien, a resident of Mancos was recently honored with an "Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Recognition" award from the Arizona-based Adjunct Faculty Association. She teaches courses online. Out of 437 applicants from 10 community colleges in the Phoenix metropolitan area, 135 made the first cut. Ultimately, after several more rounds of elimination, 24 professors were chosen for recognition. O'Brien specializes in teaching software dealing with website and graphic design.
Mancos Times
Mancos, Colorado
More explosions near Cahone were reported. An officer contacted the reporting party and wondered if perhaps it was propane cannons to scare elk or neighbors target shooting. The investigation continues.
Dove Creek Press
Dove Creek, Colorado
Drought made the year-end headlines in Dolores County. Sunflowers didn't get very tall in 2012, pinion trees tried to produce a crop but didn't. It turned dry early in the year and by late May many fields were simply too dry to sprout sunflowers or beans. Beans withered and prayers for rain turned to prayers for snow.
Dove Creek Press
Dove Creek, Colorado
Public land issues continued to draw attention in San Juan County. After the general election, a group of outdoor retailers drew attention to the proposed Greater Canyonlands National Monument by sending a letter to President Obama in support of the proposal. The proposal would create national monument status for millions of acres of public land in San Juan, Grand and Emery counties. In effect, the proposal would create national park, national monument or national forest status for most public land west of Highway 191 or north of Highway 95 in San Juan County.
San Juan Record
San Juan County, Utah
Handcrafted bags are being made in Ridgway by Ryan Valentich, who uses reclaimed materials to make his bags. All of Valentich's bags are guaranteed for life and can be found at www.valentichbags.com and www.etsy.com and in Ridgway.
Ouray County Plaindealer
Ouray, Colorado
