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Pueblo Community College purchases synthetic cadaver

Pueblo Community College has purchased a synthetic cadaver, which faculty say will ultimately save the school resources. The cadaver is constructed using synthetic fibers and water, and it is built...

DATE: April 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez looks to stop STAR testing

The Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 plans to end STAR testing next year. The move comes after staff analyzed the assessment in predicting Colorado Measures of Academic Success scores and...

DATE: April 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Subaru caravan, plane aid Towaoc Animal Shelter

A “caravan of Subarus” and a plane transported more than 100 dogs and cats from the Towaoc Animal Shelter to Salt Lake City this week. Mark Miller Subaru partnered with nonprofit Nuzzles and Co....

DATE: April 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expert discusses water-wise landscaping

As part of the city’s “Water is Our Future” campaign, Cortez recently hosted a horticulturist from the Denver Botanic Gardens who discussed how the city could incorporate water-wise plants and...

DATE: April 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fix near for Cortez’s unruly financial documentation

After running into some financial difficulties, the city of Cortez is one step closer to being able to undergo audits, and receive state and county funds. Because of a faulty software conversion...

DATE: April 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to see road and parking changes

Cortez streets will see a few changes in the near future. At their regular meeting Tuesday, the Cortez City Council voted to approve two-hour limits on parking spots by the downtown fire station,...

DATE: April 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

PCC purchases synthetic cadaver

Pueblo Community College recently purchased a synthetic cadaver, which faculty say will ultimately save the school resources. The cadaver is constructed using synthetic fibers and water, and is...

DATE: April 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flooding causes cancellation of events at Dolores school gym

Winter storms brought much-needed precipitation to Southwest Colorado, but they also damaged the Dolores School District’s main gym. The gym flooded in March, and the flooring is a complete loss,...

DATE: April 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Dolores superintendent talks educational priorities, experiences

The Dolores school board has selected Elisabeth “Lis” Richard to soon take over as district superintendent. Richard came to the Dolores School District RE-4A from Creede, Colorado, about three...

DATE: April 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents urged to take part in wildfire mitigation season

As temperatures rise and summer encroaches, locals are reminded to take precautionary steps to mitigate wildfire risk. Although this past winter saw heavy precipitation, wildfire remains a...

DATE: April 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Opera House restorations begin

The Mancos Opera House restoration is underway, and its owners hope it will preserve a historical piece of the town – and provide residents with a quality community space. The space opened for...

DATE: April 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Spring Hoedown is coming back

After a year’s hiatus, the Mancos Spring Hoedown is back. It’s the sixth annual hoedown for the Montezuma School to Farm Project, and this year the event will take over the Mancos Opera House on...

DATE: April 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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