Lawmakers laud veterans' '40-mile rule' for access

WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs' announcement that it will change its "40-mile rule" to make it easier for veterans to receive nearby health care has left lawmakers jolly. "Our goal...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Loophole in Farm Bill may close

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a proposal to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Briefs

Rebate on chipper for wildfire safety FireWise of Southwest Colorado is offering a rebate on the rental of a wood chipper to reduce overgrown wooded areas on private property. The offer, which...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Commissioners vote to back American Lands Council

This month, the Montezuma County commissioners voted to support the American Lands Council, whose mission is to transfer federal land to the states. They county agreed to pay dues of $1,000 per...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Ertel strives to deal with rise in cremations

Like many others, the funeral industry is undergoing a sea change as consumer demands have shifted with the times. People not only have less money to spend on a funeral in a post-recession economy...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Thrift Shop coming down

The Mancos Thrift Shop is coming down week to make room for a Family Dollar store. Town Administrator Andrea Phillips said the building was sold to local salvagers unaffiliated with Family Dollar....

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

New floor

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Snake snack

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Crane spotting

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Heart-pumping research

I'm breathing hard through a mask, sweating, slobbering, on the verge of passing out. I better stop before I fall off this stationary bike in a heap. This test isn't about me, although I have...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Student-testing bill clears hurdle

DENVER - Colorado lawmakers Thursday night advanced a bill that would allow parents to opt their children out of standardized tests without facing penalties. Senate Bill 223, passed a four-hour...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Town weighs new historic board

The Mancos Town Board considered creating a historic preservation board last week.After a public hearing, during which no one spoke, the board decided to change the wording in the ordinance and...

DATE: March 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

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