An article in the Journal and ongoing concerns about the county budget led to a tempestuous argument between Sheriff Steve Nowlin and the Montezuma County commissioners Tuesday. The commissioners then voted to spend up to $50,000 on a forensic audit of the sheriff’s office and detention center.
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This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers USDA staffing cuts, higher U.S. crop input costs, sunflower-based rubber and new solar technology for farms and feedlots. -
Join Mark and Stephen as they continue their exploration of haunted Gettysburg (part two).... -
President Trump is expected to reduce Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Conservation groups are preparing legal challenges, while Dolores County has reduced some Ferris Fire evacuation levels. -
As the Ferris Fire burns through Dolores River Canyon, local river advocates are raising concerns about old-growth ponderosa pines, low flows, native fish, sediment, recreation access and long-term ecological impacts. -
Drought still has the Four Corners in its fiery grip, but forecasters are hopeful that a good monsoon season may be coming. -
The Babylon Fire southwest of Monticello is 103,633 acres and 25% contained. Officials say crews are focused on the fire’s eastern edge, where layers of defense are being built west of town. -
In her latest book Fierce Country, Heather Hansman tells the stories of three women whose experiences helped shape the region, but whose stories have largely gone untold. -
Victor Marx has won Colorado’s Republican primary for governor after a close race against Barbara Kirkmeyer. He will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November. -
A transition from one water supplier to another in the town of Dove Creek is reportedly proceeding smoothly, However, the town hall remains closed because of anger and threats directed at staff over major price hikes caused by the change.
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Artist Javier Flores will be in residence at Mancos Common Press from July 25 through August 4, where he plans to explore letterpress, printmaking and socially engaged art.
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Historical stories from the Montezuma Heritage Museum's archives in the words of the people who lived them here in Southwest Colorado...read to you by local residents.
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