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A stranger to Montezuma County is spotted at birding festival

The 13th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival drew birding enthusiasts from across the region and the world this year. One hundred and fifty-five attendees gathered for five days of...

DATE: July 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

West’s push for one big electric grid gains steam

On a few sunny days this spring, California’s solar and wind power plants generated so much juice that grid operators had to throw it away, or curtail generation. The sun was shining, the wind was...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to eat for a long walk through the woods

One of the most difficult tasks in preparing for a backpacking adventure might not be navigating mountainous terrain, reading topographical maps or even hauling a quarter of your body weight in...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

Protest of Betsy DeVos reignites debate on school choice

DENVER – Hundreds of Coloradans protested U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ visit in Denver on Wednesday, largely criticizing her stance on using tax dollars to fund private schools. DeVos is...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 3,000 Coloradans withdraw from voter registry

DENVER – More than 3,700 Coloradans withdrew from the state’s voter registry as of Friday and another 200 have asked to be added to the confidential voter program, according to the Secretary of...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flash flood watch issued for western Colorado, eastern Utah

A flash flood watch is in effect for most of western Colorado and eastern Colorado and eastern Utah, as slow moving storms could bring heavy rainfall Wednesday afternoon. According to the National...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governors call for nonpartisan approach on health care system

DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper and the bipartisan group of governors who openly oppose the Better Care Reconciliation Act added their voices to the those calling for a nonpartisan approach to...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

More details on Cortez Main Street medians revealed

Cortez city officials released more details on the upcoming Main Street median project at the first “public outreach meeting” held on Monday. A handful of business owners and interested citizens...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apollo 17 astronaut and moonwalker to visit Anasazi Heritage Center

The Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument hosts Dr. Jack Schmitt, who will present the lecture “Of Coyotes and Moon Landings” on Saturday, July 29. This presentation...

DATE: July 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez gets case of district attorney's stolen bike

An alleged thief gambled and lost last week when he decided to steal a high-profile bike from a high-profile lawyer. Sixth Judicial District Attorney Christian Champagne returned home July 8 from...

DATE: July 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos State Park plans eclipse party, music

Mancos State Park will host an eclipse party on Aug. 21, complete with 100 pairs of eyeglasses for safely viewing the celestial event, the park announced on Monday. The total solar eclipse affects...

DATE: July 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Funds flow in from Mancos Valley River Film Festival

The Mancos Valley River Film Festival on Saturday raised thousands of dollars to help wash away the aftermath of a fire. More than 200 people crowded into the Mancos Opera House to see an...

DATE: July 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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