County plans hub for recycling

Montezuma County is exploring the possibility of expanding recycling opportunities for county residents. In its plan to become a recycling hub for the Four Corners, the county met with local...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

McPhee management comes with a cost

The costs of maintaining recreation facilities at McPhee reservoir are significant, a burden Montezuma County would inherit if it gains ownership, according to a report from the U.S. Forest...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Civil Air Patrol seeks recruits

Young people interested in learning aeronautics, emergency services, and leadership skills are invited to join the Civil Air Patrol. The Mesa Verde cadet squadron recently secured a regular meeting...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Police: Man arrested after punching bell ringer

A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a Salvation Army Bell ringer - and a medal-winning discus thrower - at the Cortez City Market grocery store. Chris Lehi was arrested near the...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

'Mamma Bear' hangs up her calculator

For 13 years, Karen Andrews held the purse strings as the business manager of the Dolores School District and On Dec. 31, Andrews let those strings go and entered the world of retirement. Nearly...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Kinder Morgan well may help scenic overlook access

A plan by Kinder Morgan to revive an abandoned CO2 well would improve recreation access and facilities at the Big Point Scenic Overlook. The Sand Canyon No. 5 well was drilled in 1984, but was...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Exhibit examines traditions' influence on modern Native art

For muralist Aiden Ashley, the massacre at Wounded Knee on the Lakota Reservation is misrepresented in history.His striking four-panel mural displayed at the Anasazi Heritage Center tries to set...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Road Runner bus line down for repairs

Roadrunner Stage lines has canceled the Durango-Grand Junction bus service for two days on Dec. 29 and 30 because of mechanical problems with both buses used by the service. Riders can check the...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Forest plan affects motorized users

The proposed action for Rico-West Dolores travel management plan has some changes for motorized and non-motorized recreation in the San Juan National Forest. The area affected is north of Dolores...

DATE: Dec. 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

County Commission plans to broadcast meetings

The Montezuma County Commission is planning to broadcast their meetings on the Internet. Audio and visual equipment is being upgraded so residents can view the meetings online via the county...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Sheriff’s office issues scam alert

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office issued a scam alert Tuesday. According to the department, a person identifying themselves as Deputy Morelli is calling local people and advising them that a...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Briefs

Cortez Audubon Bird Count is Friday The Cortez Audubon Christmas Bird Count will be Friday. Meet in front of the Cortez Cultural Center at 25 N. Market St. at 8:30 a.m. to receive a route map. ...

DATE: Dec. 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

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