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Candidate packets available for school board elections

Candidate information packets for school board perspectives in Montezuma County will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, Aug. 9. All three districts in the County have seats up for ...

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez man thanks medical professionals for care

I am an 87-year-old widower who lives alone. Last week, I fell at home, resulting in a fractured skull, damaged eye, double vision, internal bleeding, etc. The care I received from the 9-1-1...

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Worldy Dolls display will be at the Cortez Public Library until the beginning of September

Judy Wolfe, a patron of Cortez Libary, will have her unique dolls on display at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. The Worldy Dolls display will be at the library until the beginnin...

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Workshop on fruit tree production and marketing to be held in Yellow Jacket

Fruit Tree Production and Marketing Workshop Series will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25 and Aug. 15 at the Southwestern Colorado Research Center, 16898 Road Z, Yellow Jacket. Th...

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

College to host Anthony Chee Emerson exhibit

Project was a multiyear collaboration with the college

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Authorities investigate vandalism at an eastern New Mexico mosque

PORTALES – Authorities are investigating after vandals trashed a mosque in eastern New Mexico multiple times over recent weeks. Police in Portales said they have had reports of damage that ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Community workshop to be held

The state of Colorado is hosting a community workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sitter Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. Under the direction of Gov. Jared Polis, facilitators...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

President of Anschutz Family Foundation thanks Durango

Congratulations to Durango and Southwest Colorado for hosting a very successful Southwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days event. On behalf of the Anschutz Family Foundation, I wish to expre...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Mancos Middle School has released year’s final honor roll

Fourth quarter honor roll for Mancos Middle School.

DATE: Jun 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Grace’s Kitchen 25th anniversary celebration to be held in Montezuma Park

Grace’s Kitchen will celebrate its 25th anniversary from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 in Montezuma Park in Cortez, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. It’s free, and all are welcome. Enjoy Navajo Tacos by ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY:

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo is bringing competitive athletes, a food fair and music to Cortez

The 93rd annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo will run Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez, 30100 U.S. Highway 160. The UMR will feature Powder Riv...

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

The annual Burro Fest is returning to downtown Mancos

The Burro Fest event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in downtown Mancos. The burro race will be run on Mesa Street and will start 10 a.m. Artists’ booths will be open from...