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Community Calendar

CORTEZ Friday, Nov. 12 “Kokoon on a Hill” book launch by Elise M. Schuster, 6 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Pizza will be provided. Wednesday, Nov. 17 Historic Properties...

98% of Ute Mountain Casino Hotel employees comply with vaccine mandate

The Ute Mountain Casino Hotel reported that 98% of its employees have been vaccinated with a first or second shot, according to a news release Oct. 28. “This is a sought-after milestone fo...

Community Calendar: Veterans Day Parade is coming up

CORTEZ Friday, Nov. 5 Montezuma County Veterans Parade application deadline, for the Nov. 11 parade, American Legion via mail or drop-off at 320 N. Harrison St., 81321, or webesolitair...

Montezuma County wins ‘Medium Community of the Year’ at EDCCC awards

Montezuma County was awarded “Medium Community of the Year” at the Economic Development Council of Colorado conference on Oct. 21 in Steamboat Springs. The award recognizes the county’s achi...

Three Southwest Colorado students enroll at University of Utah

Ethan McConnell of Durango, Destiny John of Cortez and Gavan Hart of Pagosa Springs have enrolled at University of Utah, joining the class of 2025. For the second consecutive year, the unive...

Winter weather advisory is in effect at midnight in Southwest Colorado

Up to 8 inches of snow expected in San Juan Mountains; thunderstorms at lower elevations

Cortez Community Calendar

Cortez Thursday, Oct. 21 Four Corners Lecture Series: Hopi history at the Homol’ovi settlement cluster, with Chuck Adams, 4 p.m., virtual. Free. Details: www.crowcanyon.org. Annual Love on...

Mancos Creative District names new director

MANCOS — The Mancos Creative District has announced that Katie McClure has been selected as its new executive director. McClure comes from a community-centered health and wellness background...

Two Amur Tigers test positive for COVID-19 at Denver Zoo

Animals will have access to outdoor environment

Update: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

Heavy snowfall is expected at higher elevations

Towaoc man sentenced to 20 years in child sex cases

Assaults occurred between 2006 and 2008

Cortez Community Calendar

Cortez Thursday, Oct. 7 Four Corners Lecture Series: The Wallace Great House assemblage, with Michelle Turner, 4 p.m., virtual. Free. Details: www.crowcanyon.org. Saturday, Oct. 9 The League...