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KEN IVORY (INDOORS)

Utah state rep. says, ‘Colorado, take back your federal lands’

Posted on May 19, 2013 • By Ron

By RON BAIN Watchdog Editor AUSTIN – Utah state Rep. Ken Ivory (R-West  Jordan) told a group of Delta County conservatives on May 17 that Colorado should take back its … Continue reading →

Delta County, Gunnison County, Local News, Mesa County, Montrose County, News, Ouray County
DAVID KOPEL

55 county sheriffs file suit against gun control legislation

Posted on May 19, 2013 • By Ron

By RON BAIN Watchdog Editor Local sheriffs Fred McKee (Delta Co.), Stan Hilkey (Mesa Co.), Rick Besecker (Gunnison Co.), Rick Dunlap (Montrose Co.), Dominic Mattivi (Ouray Co.) and Lou Vallario … Continue reading →

Local News, Mesa County, News
BRAINARD PROTESTERS

Brainard gets 18-month deferred jail sentence

Posted on May 19, 2013 • By Ron

By STACEY AINSLIE Watchdog Reporter GRAND JUNCTION – On the afternoon of Friday, May 17, protestors began gathering early for the 4 p.m. sentencing of City Councilor Rick Brainard, accused … Continue reading →

Business News, Delta County, Gunnison County, Local News, Montrose County, News

DMEA’s candidates’ forum is Wednesday, May 15

Posted on May 12, 2013 • By Ron

MONTROSE – Still haven’t made up your mind who to vote for in the upcoming Delta-Montrose Electric Association board of directors election? Mail ballots go out May 20 and the … Continue reading →

Delta County, Local News, Montrose County, News
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Montrose Co. GOP hosts forum on gun control losses

Posted on May 12, 2013 • By Ron

MONTROSE – There’s no doubt that Colorado’s recently enacted gun control legislation has cost the state revenue and jobs. The legislation, signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper in March, demands background … Continue reading →

Business News, Delta County, Gunnison County, Local News, Montrose County, News
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DMEA’s power costs up 4.9 percent

Posted on May 4, 2013 • By Ron

By RON BAIN, Watchdog Editor MONTROSE – Although ratepayers have yet to feel the pinch, Delta-Montrose Electric Association’s cost of electricity in 2013 has been increased by its wholesale supplier … Continue reading →

Business News, Delta County, Gunnison County, Local News, Montrose County, News

DCED, DMEA teaming up to improve local Internet service

Posted on May 4, 2013 • By Ron

By RON BAIN, Watchdog Editor Residents of underserved towns such as Cedaredge, Paonia, Hotchkiss, Crawford and Maher would benefit from a plan to improve local broadband Internet service advocated by … Continue reading →

Business News, Delta County, Gunnison County, Local News, Montrose County, News
KAY HEINSCHEL

DMEA candidates at a glance; mail ballots go out May 20

Posted on May 4, 2013 • By Ron

HOTCHKISS – Delta-Montrose Electric Association’s annual meeting is June 14, when results of the board of directors election will be announced. Mail ballots will be sent out May 20, and … Continue reading →

Local News, News

PRESS RELEASES: Sen. Roberts’ wildfire risk reduction bill passes Senate

Posted on May 4, 2013 • By Ron

Sen. Roberts’ wildfire risk reduction bill passes Senate On April 29, tthe state Senate gave unanimous approval to Sen/ Ellen Roberts’ (R-Durango) bill to create the Wildfire Risk Reduction Fund … Continue reading →

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DMEA’s District 4 election pits Elder vs. Kennedy

Posted on April 28, 2013 • By Ron

MONTROSE – Former mayor Erica Lewis Kennedy was the first to announce her candidacy for Delta-Montrose Electric Association’s open District 4 seat on the co-op’s board of directors, but now … Continue reading →

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