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Category Archives: -March 2007
‘The stink’? A talk about the term ‘Anasazi’
Craig Childs discusses his new book and the ancient culture that did not vanish “Earth is the region of the fleeting moment,” sang Tecayehuatzin, Aztec prince of Huexotzinco, in a Nahuatl poem. (Leon-Portilla, 1969-81.) The 1995 Desert Writers’ Workshop reading … Continue reading
Published in -March 2007
Planning board says no to 44-lot subdivision
A 44-lot subdivision with no water source other than residential cisterns got a resounding no from the Montezuma County Planning Commission in late February. The planning commission voted 5-1 to recommend denying the developers’ request for AR 3-9 zoning … Continue reading
Published in -March 2007
Goodtimes’ work shows why poetry matters
Editor’s note: Art Goodtimes of Norwood, Colo., is a county commissioner in San Miguel County, serving his third term. He is the highest-ranking elected Green Party official in the state. In addition, he’s a columnist for several papers, including the … Continue reading
Published in -March 2007, Arts & Entertainment
From herons to hummingbirds: Four Corners a birder’s paradise, but habitat loss, drought threaten species
Regardless of how much members of the class aves are disparaged by us beastmasters — “bird brain,” “for the birds,” “give him the bird,” and so on — many homo sapiens find them endlessly fascinating. Think of it. There … Continue reading
Published in -March 2007
Following in his footsteps: Author documents locations in L’Amour’s novels
“Louis L’Amour has been a major activity. . . since I retired from the oil business in 1992,” Bert Murphy drawls into the telephone from his home near Roswell, N.M. Since then, he has spent his time finding locations L’Amour … Continue reading
Published in -March 2007, Arts & Entertainment
County revved-up for new motorcycle rally
For the first time, the Montezuma County Commission has given the green light to a motorcycle rally. The commissioners voted 3-0 on Feb. 26 to grant a high-impact permit to Montezuma Rally Inc., a local group, to have a motorcycle … Continue reading
Published in -March 2007