Naturita News

By Kacie Kyne In 1999, physical therapist Olga Spanhoff began offering equine therapy out of the back of her car.

Olathe's town hall was packed Monday evening as Mayor Don Perkins' probe into a law enforcement services contract with the Montrose County Sheriff's Office was on the public's mind.

Olathe has asked Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap if he would be interested in providing police services to the town.

By Katharhynn Heidelberg Daily Press Senior Writer Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 4:18 AM MDT OLATHE - The discussions may make him "the most hated person in Olathe," but Mayor Don Perkins ...

Here's an update on the UMETCO water rights issue, from The Norwood Post . They write: Local municipalities and water boards are already starting to wrestle about what will happen when the UMETCO water rights ...

' In an effort to improve representation regarding land use issues in the West End of Montrose County, the Montrose County Board of Commissioners officially adopted a resolution establishing a West End Planning ...

' If some local parents have drawn a winning hand, it's not luck - 'it's Habitat for Humanity, Telluride style.

' "Dessert First!" might be the new motto for the 2008 San Miguel Basin Fair and Rodeo, July 14-20 at the Norwood School and San Miguel County Fairgrounds.

A Naturita man accused of causing a crash that killed his fiancA©e' will make his first court appearance via telephone.

The Colorado State Patrol says alcohol is suspected as a factor in a one-vehicle rollover crash that killed a Naturita woman.

The San Miguel Conservation District is hosting the annual Gunnison/Dolores Watershed Tour this year on July 10.

Uranium Energy Corp , a US-based resource company with the objective of near-term ISR uranium production, is pleased to announce progress with exploration and development of the Company's Colorado and Utah ...

“We tried to communicate through various organizations. We will learn our lesson and do a better job of communicating.”

A MAP of the proposed West-Wide Energy Corridor web that will span across 11 states in the Western United States. via The Telluride Watch

The Watch Newspaper is looking for an individual to pick up papers in Norwood, Nucla, Naturita or Redvale and distribute them to Dry Creek Basin Store Tuesdays and Fridays. via The Telluride Watch

“I always wanted to own a mustang”

Darrell Dye, 54, stands with Sugar Baby after winning the lottery for the filly. via Denver Post Economy/Real Estate

“It's actually quite a benefit for them. They don't have to pay taxes into the district, but are close enough to use the facility”

Certain Montrose County voters have a stake in a parks and recreational district proposed for the Norwood area, but commissioners here are concerned about the accompanying tax load. via Montrose Daily Press

Two women are dead after the car they were in was hit by another vehicle in Montrose County. via KKCO-TV Grand Junction

The Colorado State Patrol on Sunday released the names of two Mancos residents killed Friday in a weather-related crash on Colorado Highway 141 in Montrose County. via Durango Herald

Two people were killed and one injured after a highway crash near Naturita that deputies believe may have been a result of icy roads. via KMGH-TV Denver

“And if you have enough backing it goes to the county level.”

The precinct caucuses Feb. 5 are more than an opportunity for local politicians to schmooze. via Montrose Daily Press