Newsletter – Page 353

La Plata County Jail

Southern Ute Indian Tribe will close jail by Dec. 31

57-bed detention center houses tribal inmates

October 11, 2019

Cortez

National popular vote debated at Fort Lewis College

Movement wants president elected by nationwide tally

October 11, 2019

Agriculture

EsoTerra looks to boost an apple renaissance

Dolores startup looks to return the fruit to regional prominence

October 11, 2019

Courts

Man caught keying neighbor’s car pays nearly $1,000

Rob Kolter was seen on camera after a vote didn’t go his way

October 11, 2019

Alpine skiing

Purgatory Resort starts making snow; opening date announced

Ski area had third-snowiest season last year

October 11, 2019

Farmington

Police officer shoots, kills armed man in Farmington

Armed suspect allegedly pointed gun at authorities during standoff

October 11, 2019

Cortez

Cortez delays decision on land use code until January

Councilors allowing more time for comments

October 10, 2019

Business enterprises

Montezuma County approves rezoning for trash company

Countryside allowed to remain at Road H location

October 10, 2019

Montezuma-Cortez High School

M-CHS golf team ties for 7th at state tournament

Plewe finishes tied for 13th

October 10, 2019

American football

M-CHS football faces tough homecoming matchup against Alamosa

Panthers look to showcase improvements against Intermountain League foe

October 10, 2019

American football

Mancos ready for tough test against Sanford

Bluejays eager to test stellar running game against top defense

October 10, 2019

Senators call for reauthorization of rural funding programs

PILT set to expire at end of year

October 10, 2019

Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

County continues effort to assert control over U.S. roads

Map of historic routes across federal lands being created

October 10, 2019

Education

Mancos school board candidates share views

Eight candidates talk testing, facilities, and more

October 10, 2019

Local News

Thought-provoking meets wacky at Purple Fox Conundrum

Tickets sell out to inaugural production in Mancos

October 9, 2019

Dolores

Dolores Harvest Festival attracts crowd

New car show, Crossfit and chili contests were a hit

October 9, 2019

Business (general)

New owner for Millwood Junction

Mancos restaurant will stay mostly the same

October 8, 2019

Agriculture

McPhee Reservoir has strong carryover supply

Officials: It will fill with below-average winter

October 8, 2019

Cortez

More scenic byways expected within a year

Special thoroughfares touted for attracting tourists, economic development

October 8, 2019

Local News

Telluride gets season first dusting of snow

Strong cold front is headed to San Juan Mountains

October 8, 2019

Arson

Fort Lewis College professor arrested in connection with City Market fire

Authorities say suspect has previous arson case

October 8, 2019

Dolores

Dolores school board candidates square off

Candidates talk teacher retention, enrollment, transparency

October 8, 2019

Cross country

Local cross-country teams compete in Ancient Trails Invitational

M-CHS junior Dennison races to top 10 finish

October 7, 2019

Dolores High School

Dolores volleyball team stays hot

Lady Bears’ improve record to 12-3, look to Mancos

October 7, 2019