Update: Cutter Higgins washes turkeys for the big show

For 9-year-old 4-H’er Cutter Higgins, July 29 was a busy day. In addition to putting the finishing touches on his three rockets, Cutter tackled the unenviable task of washing his market turkeys....

DATE: July 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Cutter goes to work as fair cranks up

With the Montezuma County Fair now in full swing, numerous local 4-H students are busy.Among the busiest will be 9-year-old Cutter Higgins, a talented rocket builder and turkey raiser, whom The...

DATE: July 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Agricultural teacher attends conference

Local ag education instructor Amanda Ramos attended the Colorado Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (CVATA) Summer Conference June 24–27. More than 80 agricultural educators from across...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Wilson completes leadership training in Washington, D.C.

High school students from throughout the country spent a week undergoing training that helped them identify their strengths, establish personal goals and strengthen leadership skills. Tierney...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Pipeline gives an edge in gas liquids

The Front Range Pipeline that runs through eastern El Paso County has positioned Colorado to take advantage of the burgeoning market for natural gas liquids. The pipeline, which began operating in...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Western celebration

The King family of Summit Ridge loves Western music so much they decided to start their own concert promotion company called Cowboy Gathering of the Four Corners. Todd, his wife, Aimee, and their...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

5 kilometers of kaleidoscopes

To call Durango’s inaugural Color Dash 5K Fun Run held at Three Springs colorful is putting it mildly. The run, a fundraiser for the Powerhouse Science Center in Durango by Winter Sports...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

More wireless headed to county

Internet provider SkyWerx is building a publicly accessible wireless network in Durango, just one of several local efforts to expand broadband infrastructure around the region that is expected to...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Business Briefs

Mesa Verde Gardeners encourage participation Mesa Verde Gardeners encourage all amateur gardeners or arrangers to participate in the Montezuma County Fair Horticulture/Agriculture/Design Show,...

DATE: July 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Kids to Watch: 4-H’ers who hope to stand out at fair

Between July 26 and Aug. 2, 4-H club members will display projects at the Montezuma County Fair.While some projects will focus on the production of market livestock, others will involve cake...

DATE: July 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Cutter Higgins preparing for busy week

Competing in last year’s Montezuma County Fair, 9-year-old Cutter Higgins participated in rocketry and produced the Grand Champion Market Turkey.Looking to duplicate or even improve on those...

DATE: July 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Coal plant faces hard decision

An Environmental Protection Agency proposal to impose new pollution controls related to a past upgrade of a northeastern Utah coal-fired power plant could have cross-border environmental and...

DATE: July 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

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