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Category Archives: April 2005
Do family values include whores in the White House?
It’s getting to the point where that old saw — believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you read — may need to be revamped. Perhaps to: Believe nothing of what you hear, read or see, … Continue reading
Published in April 2005, David Long
‘Mr. Gordy’ helps teach the joy of reading
At the age of 86, Cortez resident Gordon Milligan still knows the joy of being of service. For the past eight years Milligan has worked to assist first- and secondgraders at Manaugh Elementary School with reading. He also helps Beech … Continue reading
Published in April 2005
Hurdles to mental-health care abound
Budget cuts, area’s remoteness can hinder treatment A man is brought to the emergency room, chattering incoherently and describing things only he can see. He isn’t drunk or under the influence of another drug. A social worker is sent to … Continue reading
Published in April 2005
Tagged mental health
Have you heard the buzz?
Tom Herzog likes the sounds of silence. That’s why, in 1994, he bought 45 acres on Haycamp Mesa in Montezuma County, land surrounded largely by the San Juan National Forest. His nearest neighbor is 3 miles away. “I was a … Continue reading
Published in April 2005
For rafters, happy days are here again
Crowds expected for first good season in years For the first time in four years, whitewater rapids will likely return to the lower Dolores River canyon this spring, bringing boaters a much-needed thrill and revitalizing a drought-stricken river with a … Continue reading
Published in April 2005
Birding festival has Cortez a-flutter
This April brings a new event to Montezuma County, the Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival. Offered through a partnership with the Forest Service, BLM, San Juan Mountains Association, Mesa Verde Country, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Mesa Verde National Park, … Continue reading
Published in April 2005, Arts & Entertainment
Cinderella strikes again
I briefly considered writing this column about current affairs, but had second thoughts when I scanned through recent headlines. About the only news that struck a chord with me was the tidbit that Martha Stewart used dandelions and wild apples … Continue reading
Published in April 2005, janelle holden