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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...

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Archaeological society to host lecture on ‘Arcs of Convergence’ in Cortez

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society is presenting Scott Ortman at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 at the Methodist Church in Cortez, 515 Park St. Ortman will discuss “The...

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Animal antibiotics meeting to be held

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Cowboy Church, 1867 Colorado Highway 172. The meeting will address the Federal Dru...

DATE: May 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Mesa Verde Gardeners host 15th Annual Plant Sale

The Mesa Verde Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 27 at the County Building parking lot, 109 W. Main St. Hosted at the same location as the Cortez Farmers...

DATE: May 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Region 9 Economic Development approves new board members

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced the addition of two new board members: Bernadette Cuthair, representing the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Alex L...

DATE: May 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

LOR Foundation, Brand Central donate trailer, signage to Montezuma County Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Colorado Troop 22619 recently received a donated trailer from the LOR Foundation, complete with signage donated by Brand Central of Cortez. The trailer will be used in the tro...

DATE: May 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Aztec Ruins National Monument to host musical performance

Marlon Magdalena will perform in the Great Kiva

DATE: May 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico