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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 ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel team member honored during gala

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

DATE: Nov 21, 2021 | CATEGORY:

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 ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Nov 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grace’s Kitchen to host annual Thanksgiving community dinner

Grace’s Kitchen, in partnership with St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, will host the 19th annual Montezuma County Thanksgiving community dinner. The meals will be served to-go from 12-2 p.m., T...

DATE: Nov 11, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Cortez Historical Preservation Board to identify historic properties

The Cortez Historic Preservation board has received a grant from the Colorado State Historical Fund to identify historic homes and businesses throughout the city. A public meeting will take...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Middle School congratulates Honor Roll

Mancos Middle School congratulates the students who achieved first quarter high honor roll by maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Eight grade: Amelie Cover, Remy Dillon, Evan Goff, Tylee Greenlee, Noah ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Pet’s Sake Humane Society hosts annual Turkey Trot

For Pet’s Sake Humane Society will host the 18th annual Cortez Turkey Trot at Parque de Vida on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. Registration is at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 10 a.m. There ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2021 | CATEGORY:

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...

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News