Category Archives: June 2013

Rules file notice of intent to sue

By Gail Binkly and David Grant Long Former Montezuma County Commissioner Larrie and his wife, Pat DeGagne Rule, have filed a notice of intent to sue the Colorado State Patrol and the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office over their treatment during … Continue reading

Published in June 2013

‘Star Trek into Darkness’ just Khan’t quite make it

I have a confession to make: I’ve been pretending to be something I’m not – namely, a normal person. But in my old age, I’ve decided to reveal the truth. I’m a Trekkie, Trekker — no point in getting hung … Continue reading

Published in June 2013

Healing jewels

When most people use the term “healing arts,” they are referring to the medical profession – alternative healing techniques such as acupuncture, massage, reiki, or traditional medicine involving doctors and nurses. Yet the idea of “art therapy” or the use … Continue reading

Published in June 2013

A new book revisits the 1998 Four Corners manhunt

At times it’s more like a plodding trudge than a “Dead Run,” but that is the title chosen for an uneven, interesting but sometimes wildly speculative account of a notorious event that rocked the Four Corners 15 years ago – … Continue reading

Published in June 2013

The Navajo Nation nixes access for uranium mining

The Navajo Nation has announced that it will deny access across its lands to a company that wants to mine uranium on state land near the Grand Canyon in Arizona, at least until the mining company meets the nation’s terms. … Continue reading

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Have plans stalled for a resort at the Grand Canyon?

Mum’s been the word on a controversial proposal to build a huge tourist destination in the Navajo Nation’s part of the Grand Canyon, near the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers. But indications are the idea is still … Continue reading

Published in June 2013

Cycling’s impact on the area’s economy

As the sun rises over the barn, a new breed of animal amasses into a herd. The creatures’ ghostly silhouettes jump, shift and shuffle to keep warm. Without warning, a cannon boom sends the herd into a kinetic stampede of … Continue reading

Published in June 2013