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Dolores Public Library reinstates COVID-19 precautions

In response to omicron’s presence in Montezuma County, Dolores Public Library announced Tuesday it is again requiring masks and social distancing. Several programs have been postponed, inclu...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos RE-6 School District to host open house

Mancos School District RE-6 will host an open house to celebrate students and staff for the work they have accomplished through project-based learning and science fair projects during the 20...

DATE: Jan 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Sunflower Troupe calls for actors to audition for ‘Drinking Habits’

In the hope that the Sunflower Theatre will weather this wave of the coronavirus, the Sunflower Troupe is holding auditions for five female roles and two male roles in “Drinking Habits.” The...

DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT, Colorado State Patrol prepare for DUI enforcement campaign

CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will begin 2022 with “The Heat Is On Winter Blitz” enforcement period Jan. 14-17. The campaign aims to hold drivers accountable on Colo...

DATE: Jan 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Conservation District hosting photo contest

Mancos Conservation District is hosting a contest for photos that capture the Mancos River and Mancos River Watershed. The contest is open to those that live within Mancos Conservation Distr...

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge shelter renewed as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

The Bridge Emergency Shelter announced Friday that it was renewed as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project by the State Economic Development Commission in December. The renewal means those...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Four Corners Board of Realtors president awarded At Home with Diversity certificate

The Four Corners Board of Realtors announced Friday that their president, Jason A. Witt, has been awarded the At Home with Diversity certification from the National Association of Realtors. ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos resident awarded CARP grant

Mancos poet and writer Lisa C. Taylor has been awarded a Colorado Creative Corps American Rescue Plan grant by the Colorado Creative Industries and National Endowment for the Arts. The gran...

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY:

BLM to conduct pile burning on public lands at Summit Lake, Cortez

The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District announced Tuesday its plans to burn slash piles on public lands at several locations including at Summit Lake and in the Yellow Jacket area, ...

DATE: Jan 4, 2022 | CATEGORY:

Cortez Adult Education Center seeking volunteers

The Cortez Adult Education Center is seeking experienced or retired teachers, thespians, doctors, lawyers, or public speaking professionals to assist English language learners with reading a...

DATE: Jan 4, 2022 | CATEGORY:

Gem and Mineral Club hires communications director

In an effort to expand its activities and membership benefits, the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club has hired Melanie McKinney-Gonzales to be its communications director. McKinney-Gonzales ...

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Durango Transit offers sign-on bonus for full-time operators

Durango Transit is seeking transit operators to help maintain and expand routes. Operators hired by Jan. 31 will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, half of which is paid at 90 days of employmen...

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News