Local News

State’s economy still growing

More revenue could mean a tax refund

Water groups fund Dolores fish habitat

CWCB, Southwest roundtable kick in $148,000

Celebrating grandparents

Staff of Peterson Medical in Cortez give back to the community by offering a free cheeseburger lunch during Grandparents Day. From left are Tamie Loible, Debbie Kennell, Kaylee Green, and…

Pond cleaning

Honoring elders

Ted Ullman hands out flowers during the Celebrate Active Aging ceremony at Vista Mesa Tuesday evening. The honoring elders meeting gave people a chance to visit with the residents.Sam Green/Cortez…

Tourism reaches pre-2008 levels

Officials working to lure more visitors to area

Alleged dope peddler back in court

Suspect used bike, officials say

PILT program gets Bennet, Udall nod

Local governments could be affected

Young fossil hunters reveal early Earth

Groundhog land is opened up to Kiva students

Farmers, KM wrangle on power lines

Plan for lines gets pushback

Fall colors

The peak viewing period for our area’s changing leaves will be in the next two weeks, forest service says

Court Briefs

Alleged vandal needs tutor A 68-year-old California man, who rejected a plea deal last week, has yet to master the English language. At an arraignment hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 16,…

Gun-safety group endorses Democrats

GOP criticizes Bloomberg group

Local Briefs

Fair board seeks new members The Montezuma County Fair Board is looking for three community members who are willing to work together to organize county fair events, contests, and exhibits…

PILT program receives support from Bennet, Udall

Local governments could be affected

Steele supporters use social media, emails to attack Nowlin

The email and social media campaign by candidate Mike Steele and some supporters has reached across the Rockies and into New Mexico. Steele supporter Michael Gaddy said he told about…

Steele responds

‘Bearing false witness in a court of law is a most egregious offense,’ write-in candidate says

Nowlin responds

‘I have never perjured myself in testimony, in writing, or in anything else,’ GOP candidate says

Defense attorney adds perspective

Three criminal defense attorneys who testified at a 2008 motions hearing that GOP sheriff candidate Steve Nowlin was dishonest were not expert witnesses. With 17 years of experience in criminal…

Outsiders dominate attack ads in state

In high-stakes race, organizations paint candidates into dark corners