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Category Archives: January 2017
Ten questions for Anne Hillerman: The best-selling author and daughter of Tony Hillerman discusses his legacy and more
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. author Anne Hillerman will be speaking at the Cortez Public Library (202 N. Park St.) to kick off its 2017 Amazing Authors Tour. Daughter of the late, legendary New Mexico novelist Tony Hillerman, … Continue reading
Published in Arts & Entertainment, January 2017
Tagged Anne Hillerman
Toxic transportation?: Proposed routes for hauling uranium from mines near the Grand Canyon are sparking tribal opposition
Native American tribes in the Four Corners region are gearing up for a battle over plans to haul uranium across their lands to the White Mesa Mill near Blanding, Utah. White Mesa is the only fully-licensed, conventional uranium mill in … Continue reading
Published in January 2017
Tagged uranium, Ute Mountain Ute, White Mesa
Winter’s Tales (Prose and Cons)
Norse mythology permeates our Western culture, from the seven days of the Gregorian calendar (four of which are named for the Norse gods Tyr, Odin, Thor, and Frigg) to the symbolism of Biblical Christianity (Odin, the all-father of Norse myth, … Continue reading
Published in January 2017, Prose and Cons
Hibernation ends for Bears Ears: Obama makes a long-awaited monument proclamation, sparking mixed responses
Both delight and rage greeted President Obama’s designation of the Bears Ears National Monument on Dec. 28. Native American tribes hailed the historic inclusion of five tribes in the monument’s management, while environmentalists and archaeologists praised the idea of protecting … Continue reading
Published in January 2017
Tagged Bears Ears National Monument
Presidential proclamation inspires a protest
In northern San Juan County, Utah, President Obama is a man who can do nothing right – the worst President ever. So the day after he proclaimed a new national monument encompassing 1.35 million rugged acres in the county, residents … Continue reading
Published in January 2017
Tagged Bears Ears National Monument