Category Archives: February 2015

Polishing a diamond in the rough: Montezuma County is confident it can revitalize recreation at McPhee

Montezuma County is confident it can revitalize recreation at McPhee From an overlook behind the Anasazi Heritage Center, McPhee Reservoir glistens like a rough-cut jewel in a solitary setting. The beauty of the view is what first strikes the observer. … Continue reading

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Lost in translation: A fluency requirement has left the Navajo presidency in limbo

A fluency requirement has left the Navajo presidency in limbo The Navajo Nation presidential election scheduled for last Nov. 4 may – or may not – happen before August. The office, the qualifications to run, and the procedures to elect … Continue reading

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Guitar man: Love of rock music inspired Bill Riegel to become a renowned luthier

Love of rock music inspired Bill Riegel to become a renowned luthier The electric guitar, created in the early 1950s, may have been the most powerful middle-class U.S. export of the 20th century. Not only did it generate a market … Continue reading

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Sport or slaughter? A Cortez coyote hunt raises hackles, but supporters say the animals are fair game

A Cortez coyote hunt raises hackles, but supporters say the animals are fair game A coyote-killing contest in the Cortez area has prompted a social-media furor as well as an online petition calling for an end to such competitions. The … Continue reading

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