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Poverty rate for Montezuma County children increases

Montezuma County’s poverty rate for children under age 18 climbed to 29 percent in 2015, though the poverty rate for the rest of Colorado fell, according to the 2017 Kids Count study .The latest...

DATE: Sept. 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Additional parking lot proposed for Sand Canyon trailhead

Many locals and visitors have experienced a madding crowd at the Sand Canyon trailhead parking lot during peak use. Now, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument has a preliminary plan to add a...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘The Mask You Live In’ shown at the Sunflower Theatre

On Thursday, the Sunflower Theatre screened “The Mask You Live In,” which explores how America’s definition of masculinity can harm men and boys. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires in Dove Creek, Dolores areas under control

The Secret Canyon Fire 9 miles east of Dove Creek is almost out, according to fire officials.Crews have been pulled off the fire, and it is on a periodic patrol status, said Patrick Seekins,...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council plans public hearing on RV parking

The Cortez City Council’s attempt to correct a 4-year-old typo led to a debate at its Tuesday meeting over where recreational vehicles should be allowed to park within city limits. In 2013, the...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado commission seeks increase in STEM degrees

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education announced on Tuesday its master plan, “Colorado Rises: Advancing Education and Talent Development,” as a call to action to increase education levels...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado to join suit on rollback of immigrant protections

DENVER — Colorado’s governor says the state will join a lawsuit by 15 other states and the District of Columbia challenging President Donald Trump’s plan to end a program that protects young...

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school board race gets competitive

Seven candidates are running for two open seats on the Dolores School Board. They are Eugene Reininger III, Lisa Holz, Jerry Whited, Sandra Corbitt, Casey McClellan, Rebecca Frasier and Kay Phelps....

DATE: Sept. 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores board votes to close playground at Joe Rowell Park

After an emotional discussion, the Dolores Town Board voted unanimously Monday to immediately close the popular playground at Joe Rowell Park, citing safety concerns. “From far away, it looks good,...

DATE: Sept. 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inside the walls of time: In Hermosa, Fisher house carries 1890s legacy

In grocery stores today, we can buy fruit from all over the world. A century ago, farm products were local, and a thriving orchard business had begun in the Animas Valley at Hermosa under stunning...

DATE: Sept. 12, 2017 | COLUMN: Gulliford's travels

Five charged in deaths of 2 girls near Norwood

NORWOOD, Colo. — Five people have been charged with fatal child abuse in the deaths of two young girls whose bodies were found on a Colorado farm. At a Tuesday court hearing in San Miguel County,...

DATE: Sept. 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wanted: Volunteer shooters to thin Grand Canyon bison herd

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The National Park Service plans to thin a herd of bison in the Grand Canyon through roundups and by seeking volunteers who are physically fit and proficient with a gun to kill...

DATE: Sept. 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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