The City of Cortez is battling a misinformation war after City Manager Drew Sanders identified budget deficits and other financial woes in the Refuse Department. Cortez now has a new Economic and Community Development. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and TruWest Auto Outlet
Many Montezuma County farmers and ranchers will recognize the new Livestock and Ag Extension Agent: Emily Lockard joins the county office after working at the Colorado State University Research Center in Yellowjacket, where she most recently worked on crop research. This story is sponsored by Keesee Motors and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley, LLC
The Montezuma County Extension Office will offer several workshops on February 17th and into March to prepare for this year's water outlook. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck & RV and Serious Texas BBQ
Boutique Air's four-year contract to provide passenger airline service at the Cortez Airport ends this September, and two companies have submitted proposals to become airport's next service provider. Which company should win the contract? The City of Cortez and the U.S. Department of Transportation seek public comment on the proposals. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware
A former, two-term county commissioner was sworn in this week to serve until the general election in November; the Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship award, and the school district wants to the public to weigh in on how to use $10 million in COVID Relief funds. This story is brought to you by Keesee Motors and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley
The drug trade is alive and strong in Montezuma County because of its location on secondary highways that connect Southwest Colorado to New Mexico, Arizona – and Mexico. This story is brought to you by TruWest Auto Outlet and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley
Services for Montezuma County Commissioner Joe Stevenson will be Monday; COVID cases surge by 10 percent in two weeks; traffic fatalities double in 2021. This story is brought to you by Big-O Tires and TruWest Auto
Mancos resident Alex Bond, The Boys and Burls Club, discovered his passion for turning tree burls into works of art by an accident of convenience, now, he can't stop making his beautiful burn bowls. This story is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals and Big-O Tires
The Cortez Library has adopted a new policy that eliminates late-return fees on overdue materials. You'd be surprised at the results. This story is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals and Big-O Tires
U.S. Congressional Rep. Lauren Boebert has launched an attack campaign and website accusing primary challenger Don Coram of corruption; Coram fights back.This story is brought to you by FASTSIGNS and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley
