Show connecting line planned the mountain states telephone telegraph company has taken over the montezuma county colo phone system all the lines and other equipment are being overhauled it Is stated that the company plans to build an extension as far as dove creek this season with the ultimate idea in view of connecting with the midland company at monticello and establishing a direct connection with the main trans continental system which passes through grand county such a direct connection would greatly improve the routing of long dis tance calls from southwestern colorado and new mexico to northwestern points |