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Category Archives: January 2014
Montezuma rocks!
A new documentary depicts the local music scene It takes more than just a few venues, some groovy bands and visions of rock ’n’ roll festivals to establish a music scene that transforms a community into a destination music location. … Continue reading
Published in January 2014
Pot sales begin, but local law officers have fears
Sheriff, police chief say legalization raises many unanswered questions While libertarians, potheads, and critics of the nation’s “War on Drugs” celebrate the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in Colorado, Montezuma County law enforcement officials have some practical concerns … Continue reading
Published in January 2014
Tagged legalized marijuana
Fat is in
Fat bikes, that is! Enthusiasts say they can extend the cycling season Mountain-bike lovers have typically mourned the day snow covers their favorite trail, doomed to wait until the weather warms and the trail emerges from the ice. But, a … Continue reading
Published in January 2014
Navajo Nation buys coal mine from BHP Billiton
It will be managed by the first wholly-owned Diné natural-resources company The people of the Navajo Nation got a big lump of coal for Christmas – but that’s a good thing, according to officials. However, critics say the deal was … Continue reading
Published in January 2014
Sweeping new public-lands plan nearly final
Numerous protests filed over water, oil and gas, and other issues Officials with the San Juan National Forest and BLM Tres Rios Field Office are hoping to have their sweeping new management plan in place by spring of this year, … Continue reading
Published in January 2014