Acoustic Open Mic with Yves, 6–8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W Main St. Free. Free drink for every performer. Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m. Details: zugallery.com
Veteran Backpack & Haircuts, 10 a.m.– noon. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Rd. Free for Veterans with Military I.D. Come pick up your Backpack filled with food and other goodies. Free Haircuts! Details: (970) 565-3557 or visit cortezelks.com.
24th Annual Home & Garden Show, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Montezuma County Fairgrounds, 30100 U.S. Highway 160. $5 admission/adult, $3 admission/senior, free for children 12 and under. Details: (970) 560-8465 or visit www.fourcornershomeandgardenshow.com.
Soups of Cortez Fundraiser, 4–6:30 p.m. Grace's Kitchen at Saint Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. $10/pint or $20/quart. Eight soups offered for pickup. Reserve by April 1 at (970) 564-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org. Details: stbarnabascortez.org/events.
Casual Scrabble, 2 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. No need to sign up – just show up. Details: zugallery.com
Artist's Reception: Sarah Drummond, 3–6 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Featuring new watercolors and block prints along with decades worth of nature journals. The artwork (not journals) will be up from April 6-20. Details: (970) 529-3597.
Pour Choices with Merlot, 6:30 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. $15. Join us to taste Merlot from six different vineyards. Details: zugallery.com/workshops.
Author Talk, 5–6 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 S. Park St. Free. Author Stacie Denetsosie to travel here to present her book "The Missing MorningStar." Details: hroe@cortezco.gov
Listening Room with Horizon, 6–8 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Our 26th Listening Room on the front gallery stage featuring Yves, Linda and Isaac. Details: zugallery.com.
Music & Mimosas feat. Ely Cartwright, 10 a.m. to noon. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Art, music and refreshments. Details: zugallery.com
Startup Colorado “Lean Wine” for Rural Entrepreneurs, 6 p.m. ZU Gallery, 48 W. Main St. Free. Bring questions and insights. Details: zugallery.com
Advanced Directives Day, 8:30 a.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. $15. Limited to 60 people, register by calling. Details: (970) 565-4400.
District Concert and Auction, 6 p.m. Montezuma Cortez High School, 418 S. Sligo St. Free. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. All-District Band Night Concert and Auction. Donations welcome. Details: mchs.band.marchingpanthers@gmail.com.
Spring Job Fair, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut. Free. For people looking for jobs and employers looking to hire. Employers needed, registration free. Space is limited. Details: info@shopcortez.com or (970) 565-3729.
Consignment Auction, Yellow Jacket Livestock Auction, 19245 Road X, in Lewis. Details: (970) 739-0292.
Spring Jubilee, 6 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N Dolores Rd. $20. Get your tickets for the Petticoat Bandits, live music, dancing, Cajun boil and family fun. Details: (970) 565-3557 or visit cortezelks.com.
Vic Sundquist: Logger for Life, 2 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Free. Learn about our logging history from a 103-year-old logger. Video and discussion. Details: (970) 516-1100; office@montezumamuseum.org; www.montezumamuseum.org.
Southwest Colorado Concerts: ‘7000 Miles to Broadway’, 7 p.m. Montezuma Cortez High School, Ralph Vavik Auditorium, 418 Sligo St. $25/adult admission, buy one get one free. Students admitted free. J. Robert Spencer shares stories, singing classic country, R&R, and Broadway. Details: swcoloradoconcerts.org
Galloping Goose’s Impact, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Joe Brecker will describe the importance of the Galloping Goose to Dolores.
From Sagebrush to Sweet corn, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations are encouraged. Simon Martinez will inform the crowd on the operations and products of the Ute Farm.
Spaghetti Fundraiser/Annual Meeting, 6–8 p.m. Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. $10 /plate, members $8/plate. Learn about the Heritage Museum.
Sweet Taste of Success, 2–3 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Donations encouraged. Jack and Jude Schuenemeyers will tell of operations and efforts of MORP.
Pilates, 11:15 a.m. Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. $5. Sculpt, tone, improve flexibility and posture with pilates. Details: (970) 564-4080.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St.
Diabetes Support Group meets, 3–4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Details: (970) 564-2275.
Trivia Tuesday, 6:30–7:45 p.m. WildEdge Brewery, 111 N. Market St. bit.ly/3GE6Khm.
Strengthening Families Class, 5:30–8 p.m. The Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.
In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Details: (970) 529-2050.
Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m. Piñon Project, 210 E. Main St. Support group for parents, caregivers or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details: Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org or (970) 564-1195.
Art Critique Circle, 5:30 p.m. Turquoise Raven Art Gallery, 104 E. Main St. Bring in artwork for feedback by others who attend. Details: (970) 529-3597.
Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans. Lunch at noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: (970) 565-4310.
Four Corners Dance, 7–9 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and 2 step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com.
Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com
Square Dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7–8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at (970) 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com.
Mahjong, Noon – 3:30 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. American and/or Hong Kong. The public is welcome.
Southwest Art League, 10 a.m. Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. Details: (720) 448-0418.
Family Storytime, 10:30–11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For pre-K and younger.
Cellphone/Tablet Tech Help, 10–11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the Cortez Library schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov. Details: (970) 568-5380.
Bridge, 1:30–4 p.m. Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and/or masked. Details: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 565-6088.
Show Me the Money, 4:15–5:30 p.m. Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details: (602) 505-0308 or aadams@scyclistens.org.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6–7 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
Dance With Grace and Rhythm classes, 6–7:30 p.m. County Annex building, 107 N. Chestnut. New session, waltz, starts March 6 runs for 4 weeks. Rumba in April. Details: Jared Rogers (970) 560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com.
Computer and Technology Help, 3:30–5 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. www.cortezlibrary.com.
Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45–6:45 p.m. Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Preschool through Grade 8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. Details: (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.
Family Storytime, 11–1:30 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For pre-K and younger.
Drop-in Storytime, 3:50–4:45 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. All ages welcome, first through fourth interest level.
Youth Leadership Council, 6–8:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.
55+ Senior Dance Club, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: (970) 560-2137.
Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Begins Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. Details: (970) 565-3557.
Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 1–2:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Wellbriety Peer Recovery meeting. All are welcome. Join our Talking Circles in person and online: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/94721296364. Details: Frankiana, (970) 317-8037 or Imo Succo, (970) 564-3301.
TOPS weight-loss meeting, weigh-in at 10:45 a.m. Meeting at 11:30 a.m. City Hall (when open), 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: kkamminga17@yahoo.com.
Men's Support Group, 2–3 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.
Game Night with Piñon Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. Details: Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org.
Red Dress Awareness and Action events, Noon – 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.
Kindergarten Registration Safari, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. Dolores Elementary School, Hillside Ave & N. 12th St. Free. Dolores Elementary Kindergarten Registration Safari! Meet teachers, play games & register to save your spot. Details: Lezlie (970) 882-7255.
Apple Grafting Workshop, 1–3 p.m. Orchard Hub,13729 Road 29. $50 current MORP members, $60 general public. Apple Grafting Workshop at Orchard Hub. Register at the events page at www.montezumaorchard.org.
Wobblers & Walkers, 11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Come out to enjoy an hour of free play, reading, and a surprise activity! Details: (970) 882-4127.
Afterschool Theatre & Improv, 4:30–6 p.m. LBP Productions, 400 Riverside Ave. $135. Join the LBP staff for a fun & empowering after-school musical theater program for children ages 6-11. Details: https://bit.ly/489Y9zu or (307) 829-0262.
Beginner Ukulele Classes, 5–6 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Classes run every Monday through Feb. 12, 2024. Bring your own Ukulele, pencil, and tuner. Please be on time and make plans to attend all classes. Instructor: Bill Inverso. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Intermediate Ukulele Classes, 6–7 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Classes run every Monday through Feb. 12, 2024. Bring your own Ukulele, pencil, and tuner. Please be on time and make plans to attend all classes. Instructor: Bill Inverso. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Qi Gong w/ Andy Parks, 10:15 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Qi Gong is a mindful movement practice intigrating exercise, posture, breathing awareness, and meditation. Space is limited, please register. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Middle School Meet Up, 4 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Middle school after school program with games, movies and learning. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Community Yoga, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 6:30 a.m. Kelly's Kitchen, 315 Central Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $150. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary@gmail.com or (970) 426-9902.
Mahjong, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. All skill levels welcome! Seasoned players/handbooks available to help you level up. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. Guests RSVP: Suzanne, (404) 374-6558 or sdbfield@aol.com; doloresmountainquilters.org.
Book Club, 10–11 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: (970) 882-4127.
Comedy Nights, 7 p.m. Dolores River Brewery, 100 S. Fourth St. Online $15, $20 at the door. Details: ComicUprising.eventbrite.com
DEI and Cultural Humility Training, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave. Free. Facilitated by Resilient Colorado, this training brings a trauma-informed approach to equity and cultural humility. Details: desireeh@unitedway-swco.org
Mancos Bloom, 1–5 p.m. The Grange, 680 Grand Ave. Fundraiser with food from 1-3 p.m. and live music by Lawn Chair Kings from 3-5 p.m. May Pole ceremony, be sustainable by bringing your own cups and plates. Details: mtlookoutgrange@gmail.com.
Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference, Schedule TBA. Harmony Barn, 45262 Road J.8. $425. A generative conference and work created may become a finished story, personal essay, novel or poem. Details: mesaverdewritersconference.org
Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3–8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.
Brown’s Good Eats, Greek Gyros, Boyle Park, 150 Grand Ave.
Teen Lounge, 4–5:30 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2–5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: (970) 533-7600.
4-H Tack and Equipment Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 N. Main St. Free. Bring in items to sell by Friday April 5, from noon to 6:30 p.m. Benefits local 4-H groups. Details: Katie (970) 799-4644 or thestablelife@gmail.com.
Apple Grafting Workshop at EsoTerra in Durango, 1–3 p.m. EsoTerra, 558 Main Ave. $50 current MORP members, $60 general public. Apple Grafting Workshop at EsoTerra in Durango. Register at the events page at www.montezumaorchard.org
Advancements in Dementia Research & Care, 12:30–2 p.m. Durango Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave. Free. Program will offer disease information and updates on diagnostic and treatment advancements. Details: https://bit.ly/3v6npbE or (800) 272-3900.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society presentation, 7 p.m. Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Free. Dr. Piyawit Moonkham discusses "Anthropology of Space and Place in the Temples in Northern Thailand." in the Lyceum room. Details: chambrke@aol.com, (970) 903-3929 or visit, sjbas.org.
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes 5K, 9:30 a.m. Durango Rec Center, 2700 Main Ave. $30. First 100 people to register will get a FCA water bottle & bracelet. Prizes for top 3 male and top 3 female. Fundraiser 5K for 2024 summer camp scholarships for FCA high school athletes. Details: https://bit.ly/3T5wNW5 or call (970) 560-4105.
Earth Day EV Ride & Drive: "Ponte Las Pilas" or "Plug it in!", 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Durango Community Rec Center, 2700 Main Ave. Monarca Group is collaborating with 4CORE to organize a bilingual cultural event focusing on the Latino community, come out for food trucks, live music, and resources. Details: (970) 259-1916.
Marine Corps League Detachment 736 monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m. Contact for location. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Details: (505) 860-9971.
Four Corners Federated Republican Women Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $15 for lunch. No charge for meeting. Program TBD. RSVP for lunch call or text (702) 358-9142.
Jazz Festival Workshop, Noon – 2 p.m. Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 W. Main St. Free. Chamber Music America, Northwest New Mexico Arts Council and ArtNM present a community sponsored music festival. Details: (505) 320-0615.
Jazz Festival Performances, 3–8 p.m. Orchard Park Plaza, 105 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Musicians Julia Keefe Trio, the duo Indigie Femme, Anderson Quartet, San Juan Jazz Society Combo, The Third Hour and Civic Winds Jazz Orchestra will perform live. Details: (505) 320-0615.
Heroes Hiring Heroes, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. National Guard Armory, 218 N. Auburn Ave. Free. A place where people with jobs can help veterans get jobs. Details: americanlegion-farmington-nm.org.
San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Meeting every third Wednesday. Four Corners Home For Children, 2103 W. Main St. Free to guests, or $15 annual family membership. Area fly-fishing enthusiasts meet to plan and share the joy of fly fishing. Details: SJFFF505@gmail.com or (505) 320-4238.
Toddler play date, 10 a.m. – noon. E3 Children's Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.
Trivia at Traegers, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Traegers Bar, 5170 College Blvd.
Make Better Medicine: The Art & Science of Botanical Tincturing, Elderberry's Education and Retreat Center, 1978 Harding Road. $450. A 4-day course designed to help herbalists learn the art and science of crafting potent herbal tinctures. Details: https://bit.ly/48niGjo
