Culbertson's school officials want to make sure that the school continues on a successful path in the future. The Culbertson School board voted unanimously during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to extend the contract of Culbertson superintendent of schools Larry Crowder for three more years. Crowder is serving his 22nd year as the school district's superintendent. The contract

The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28. Minutes for the Jan. 21 meeting were approved, as were minutes for a special administrative meeting to discuss a new diesel engine for the weed district Jan. 22. The commissioners approved changes to the county’s credit card purchases policy. Employees will no longer be able to shop on Amazon with county resources.

Johnson-O’Malley program coordinator Keri Hauenstein told the Community News that the Indian Education Committee raised $1,056 at the Culbertson High School basketball games Saturday, Jan. 25. Prizes were donated by IEC members, family and friends, as well as merchants in Culbertson and Sidney. IEC funding allows JOM organizers to direct funds to outreach and education efforts otherwise

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Trump administration approved a right-of-way allowing the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline to be built, pushing the controversial $8 billion project closer to construction. Court challenges still loom. The approval covers about 45 miles of the line’s route across land in Montana controlled by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said

oster ( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) As of Jan. 27, 30 prisoners were housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center. Prisoners included: Matthew Wayne Alred,

Froid/Lake's Sydneys enjoyed big scoring nights as the Red Hawks downed Frazer's girls, 66-48, on Friday night, Jan. 24. Sydney Dethman accounted for 27 points and Sydney Labatte finished with 17 points in the non-conference victory. The Red Hawks took a 1412 lead in the first quarter and then ran off 20 points in the second quarter for a 34-23 half-time advantage. Froid/Lake