New Region 9 board member appointed

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced a new board member. Tommy Crosby was approved at Region 9’s September board of directors meeting to become Dur...

City of Cortez to host two director candidate open houses

The city of Cortez is interviewing for the Parks and Recreation Director and Public Works director positions this week. The city invites the community to give their input at two open houses,...

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse to host annual Community Christmas Dinner

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse are working together to offer the annual Montezuma County Community Christmas Dinner, which will take place Christmas Day, Dec. 25, between 11 a.m.-1 p.m at the...

Region 9 now Rural Jump-Start program sponsoring entity

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission to sponsor business applications to the State for Rural Jump-Sta...

Cortez Chamber of Commerce presents Mountain of Thanks Award

Ute Mountain Casino Director of Securty Willard Light was awarded the Mountain of Thanks Award at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce’s annual Gratitude Gala. The award recognized Light’s efforts...

Piñon Project to coordinate annual Christmas for Kids appeal

The Piñon Project is seeking sponsors and donations for its annual Christmas for Kids appeal. Businesses, organizations or individuals are invited to sponsor a family by donating new, unopen...

League of Women Voters plans talk about Cuba tour

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., on Zoom. The program will be presented by Cortez resident Denis Boon concerning his participation in ...

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel team member honored during gala

Willard Light Recognized for COVID-19 Safety Practices by Cortez Chamber of Commerce

Festival of Wreaths back for second year

The second annual Festival of Wreaths, presented by Community Connections, comes back to Main Street Nov. 22 through Dec. 5. The new holiday tradition features more than 20 festive wreaths ...

Cortez P.E.O. grant awarded to nursing student

Tawnya Miller, a student at SWCCC, was awarded the Program for Continuing Education Grant from the Philanthropic Educational Organization. She was sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter EV of Cortez. M...

Wolf Creek Pass to close Thursday for helicopter operations

Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 160 at Wolf Creek Pass from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, and possibly longer if necessary. The closure is for helicopter operat...

Grace’s Kitchen, church prepare for annual community Thanksgiving dinner

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Grace’s Kitchen are preparing for their 19th annual community Thanksgiving dinner. Because of COVID precautions, the meal will be served takeout from noon t...