Montezuma Local News
257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Local NEWS Montezuma serves Dolores, Cortez, and Mancos, Colorado and is part of Local NEWS Network (LNN), a proprietary platform to produce and distribute local NEWS programming in small towns across the USA. Check us out online at www.montezumalocal.news or on one of our four digital displays around town and at the airport.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Durango Native Leads CSU Western Colorado Extension
July 19, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MBDarrin Parmenter has been at the heart of gardening in La Plata County for 17 years. He worked as county director and CSU extension horticulturist in La Plata County for 17 years, in addition to co-hosting the Garden Guys radio show on KSUT. Now he’s coordinating Extension efforts across 16 western Colorado counties as Colorado State University Extension’s Western Regional Director. Extension programs bring research and education from state land grant universities to members of the community...
Beach Party in Mancos
July 17, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBMancos Days celebrations begin Friday, July 26th, and run through Sunday, July 28th. Each day will feature live music, vendor booths, food, sports tournaments, and other activities. As part of Mancos Days, the Mancos Public Library is holding a book sale with early access for Mancos Friends of the Library members. Registration for Cortez Recreation Center’s co-ed softball is open through Monday, July 22nd. Mancos Public Library, in collaboration with Willowtail Springs, is hosting a writing ...
Local Apparel Company Develops Groundbreaking Textile Technology
July 12, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBPagosa Springs-based company Voormi embodies Southwest Colorado. Its equipment is developed in a local warehouse, then tested in the San Juan Mountains. With a background in guiding, co-founder Dustin English wanted to get more performance out of less gear, so he decided to try to change the textile industry. Voormi weaves locally developed technology into traditional textiles to create some of the most versatile gear available. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news...
Grant Writing Workshop for Local Businesses
July 11, 2024 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBMancos Public Library is kicking off its adult summer reading program on Friday, July 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a potluck and book discussion. The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County is conducting a discussion to explain a proposed country sales tax and how it will be used. On Tuesday, July 16th, Ashley Smith of the nonprofit consulting agency Sage Advice and Marcie Bidwell of Land Trust Alliance are holding a workshop on grant writing for rural communities. The Cortez Cultural...
Summer Reading Is Heating Up at Local Libraries
July 03, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MBEl Pomar Foundation approved grants for 10 organizations in Southwest Colorado. The Historic Cortez Coloring Book is now available for pickup at the Montezuma Heritage Museum and Cortez Cultural Center and to download online. The Cortez and Dolores Public Libraries’ summer reading programs are underway with special events through the end of the month. By Rachel Hughes. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/summer-reading-is-heating-up-at-local-libraries This story is s...
Fourth of July Fun
June 28, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBPlan your 4th of July celebrations with a variety of events in the Four Corners area. The City of Cortez will host a fireworks show at Parque de Vida on July 4th, organized by the Cortez Fire Protection District, with special T-shirts available for purchase. For more fireworks, head to Farmington on July 3rd or Bloomfield on July 5th. Durango offers 30 different events from July 3rd to 6th, in collaboration with local organizations. Montezuma County Fairgrounds will feature the Red, White, a...
Opinions about Land Use? Cortez Is Open to Feedback
June 26, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBThe City of Cortez is updating its Land Use Code and is inviting community members to learn more and share their input. The local nonprofit Community Connections announced that it will be separating into two entities to accommodate regulatory changes and organizational growth. Cortez Tours is leading free, guided art tours on the first Friday of each month through October with the next tour starting at 4:00 p.m. on July 5th. Mesa Verde Country’s monthly business partners meeting is this Thur...
Maximize Water Use with Rain Garden
June 21, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBWith hot, dry conditions forecast in the months ahead, utilizing water efficient practices in your yard can provide major benefits. Though the Southwest climate makes saving water difficult, a rain garden can help lower your water bills, reduce water waste and mitigate flooding. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/maximize-water-use-with-rain-garden This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Serious Texas BBQ.
Cortez Celtic Fair Brings Highland Games, Music, and More
June 19, 2024 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MBThe 7th annual Cortez Celtic Fair is this Saturday, June 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parque de Vida with free admission and activities for all ages. Later that evening, the Montezuma County Fairgrounds is hosting Monster Truck Militia. The Station Boutique in Cortez took advantage of the Beautification Mini-Grant, designed to assist small businesses enhance their public entrances, to upgrade its storefront with a new sign. Grant applications are still open through October 1st. The City o...
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo
June 14, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBThe Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo celebrated its 94th year with flair and excitement. From honoring First Responders and Military personnel to showcasing the thrill of rodeo competition, this event brought together the community for a weekend of entertainment and camaraderie. With over $80,000 in payouts and strong community support, this year's rodeo proved to be one of the most memorable yet. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/ute-mountain-roundup-rodeo ...
Burro Fest, Nordfest, and Third Thursdays Return This June
June 12, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MBMancos Creative District’s 5th Annual Burro Fest is this Saturday, June 15th, at Boyle Park. The Third Thursdays Cortez Downtown Market is opening for the season on Thursday, June 20th. Mancos Brewing Company is raising money for two regional cancer support organizations with its annual Nordfest on Saturday June 22nd. The Dolores and Mancos Public Libraries in conjunction with the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County are hosting an advanced screening of the film UNDIVIDE US on Tuesday,...
Philosophy Professor Justin McBrayer wins Fulbright Award
June 07, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBFort Lewis College Professor Justin McBrayer has won a prestigious award from the Fulbright Program. McBrayer will spend a term in Italy both conducting research and teaching at the University of Genoa, Italy in 2025. This is the second time McBrayer has received an award from the prestigious Fulbright Program, which is “devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” McBrayer said the award will allow him to continue exp...
Cortez Makes Improvements to Parks and Pools
June 05, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.53 MBThe City of Cortez Parks Department is holding a rededication ceremony on June 7th for two of the town’s pocket parks where new playgrounds were added last year. City of Cortez recreation pools have endured several infrastructure issues this season, including broken heaters. The Cortez Outdoor Municipal Pool is set to re-open to the public no later than June 10th. The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo is this weekend, Thursday, June 6th through Saturday, June 8th. Marcie Ryan is doing a presentatio...
Dolores Community Market and Indigenous Art Market this June
May 29, 2024 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBThe Town of Dolores is having their community-wide yard sale and flea market on Saturday, June 8th. The sign-up deadline for residents to be on the yard sale map is Friday, May 31st. The Raven Narratives, a night of live storytelling, is coming to the Sunflower Theatre on Friday, June 7th. Mancos Friends of the Library is holding an online auction from Monday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 9th. The winner will receive a one-night stay in the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower on Saturday, July 13th. T...
Live Music Festivals and Road Closures for Memorial Weekend
May 23, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBThe local music festival and community celebration Montezuma Rising is Sunday, May 26th. In addition to local music, food, and cider, this all-day event will highlight local nonprofits in Montezuma County with all profits benefiting the Mancos Grange. The 18th Annual Dolores River Festival is kicking off on Friday, May 31st at the Dolores River Brewery followed by a full day of live music on Saturday, June 1st at Joe Rowell Park. Due to the summer-long demolition project at Flanders Park, th...
Montezuma Rising Music Festival to Feature Local Non-Profits
May 22, 2024 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBMontezuma Rising is a community music festival in the heart of downtown Mancos featuring the bands Desert Child, Ora, Desiderata, Le Trebuchet, Proud Mother and Influsense. The El Rio Cantina will host the after-party featuring DJ BADGOAT. The fest will also spotlight local non-profits and community organizations doing great things for Montezuma County, and is spearheaded by Fenceline Cider. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/montezuma-rising-music-...
Evaluating Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation
May 15, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBThe League of Women Voters of Montezuma County in collaboration with the Mancos, Dolores, and Cortez Public Libraries, is conducting an event about evaluating media in the age of misinformation and disinformation on Thursday, May 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre featuring three professors from Fort Lewis College. The City of Cortez is conducting a city cleanup week May 20th through the 24th for curbside pick-up items. The Mancos Public Library is hosting two events on Friday, M...
Pueblo Seed and Food Co Bakehouse Bakes Local Grains in Cortez
May 12, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBDan Hobbs and Nanna Meyer opened a new Bakehouse in Cortez last September to bring their locally grown grains and seeds to the community through delicious whole grains sourdough baked goods. At the farm only a few miles away in McElmo Canyon, Hobbs and Meyer experiment with drought-resistant seeds and grains from around the world to find the most hardy and nutritious seeds they can grow — and then mill and bake in the bakehouse. Find the tasty treats at Pueblo Seed and Food Co every Friday a...
Birding, Book Signings, and Billboard Magazine
May 09, 2024 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBThe choir director for the Montezuma-Cortez High School is taking ten of her Chamber Choir students to perform at Carnegie Hall with the New England Symphonic Ensemble on June 1st. The choir now has a GoFundMe page where anyone can donate to offset some of the trip costs. Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival, hosted by the Cortez Cultural Center, is back for its 17th year May 15th through the 19th. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Cortez Public Library is hosting a free, mi...
Mesa Verde Lavender Cultivates Culinary Lavender in Mancos
May 03, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBKatie Terrell Ramos started Mesa Verde Lavender in 2021 after falling in love with lavender and finding inspiration to start farming in Montezuma County. In 2023, Mesa Verde Lavender received a Field Work grant from the LOR Foundation to expand their fields and add drip irrigation for water conservation. Find Mesa Verde Lavender around the region at coffee shops, bakeries, and apothecaries. By Ilana Newman. Watch this story at http://www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/mesa-verde-lavender-...
Dolores Town Cleanup and Fire Mitigation Grant
May 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBThe 2024 Dolores Town Cleanup is happening Monday, May 6th, through Wednesday, May 8th. Hospice of Montezuma invites you to be a gamechanger at its 22nd annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th at Conquistador Golf Course. Mancos Days’ Beach Party Fundraiser is Saturday, May 11th at the Mancos Opera House featuring live music by Hip Hop is Dead, a silent auction, and awarding funds to local nonprofits. Over 400 thousand dollars was awarded to Montezuma County for forest fire m...
New Podcast Features Local Breweries
April 26, 2024 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBThe six-episode series chronicles how the craft brewing industry navigated the pandemic shutdowns. It revisits a series of virtual get-togethers that industry tastemakers attended to discuss issues related to the uncertainty of the era. The podcast was produced locally and features two Southwest Colorado brewing institutions, Ska Brewing and Dolores River Brewery. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/new-podcast-features-local-breweries This story i...
Winners Announced for Cortez Coloring Book Contest
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBTwo spring-themed events are happening this Saturday, April 27th: a Spring Craft Bazaar at the Dolores Community Center and Flower Fest, a fundraiser for Mancos Valley Dragonfly School, at the Mancos Opera House. Winners of the Historic Cortez Coloring Book have been announced. To see all the coloring book submissions, visit the Cortez Cultural Center May 2nd through the 4th to view the artist showcase with a special reception for the artists on Friday, May 3rd. Books will be available to pu...
Performing Arts for Youth and Adults in Montezuma County
April 20, 2024 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBAnita Burleson, who runs LB Productions, is now teaching improv, dance, and musical theater classes for youth in Montezuma County. She also offers voice lessons for children and adults. Upcoming offerings include summer programming for youth and additional after-school classes. Learn more and join a program at www.lbpstudioproductions.com. By Ilana Newman. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/performing-arts-for-youth-and-adults-in-montezuma-county This story is spo...
Cortez Awarded $179K in Grants from Colorado OEDIT
April 17, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MBThe Dolores Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Dolores will be awarding several scholarships to select Dolores High School seniors. The City of Cortez has released its unofficial municipal election results. Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce has opened grant applications for member organization events, projects, and programs that promote Mancos Valley tourism. Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced Cortez as a recipient of $179 tho...
Colorado Non-Profit Shines Spotlight on Cortez PD
April 15, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBEvery year the non-profit Shield 616 raises money to equip officers with safer protective vests. In 2024, the non-profit is working with the Cortez Police Department to purchase 31 “Angel Armor” rifle-rated vests. Two Cortez officers, Jason Giacchino and Tyler Smith, will ride the Tour de Shield to honor fallen officers and raise money for the vests. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/colorado-non-profit-shines-spotlight-on-cortez-pd This story is...
Spring Job Fair Happening in Cortez on April 19
April 11, 2024 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBThe Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, in partnership with the Colorado Workforce Center and Cortez, is hosting a spring job fair on Friday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex Building. On Thursday, April 18th, Duncan Rose will be giving a presentation at the Dolores Public Library titled about the changes, challenges, and tools emerging for the Upper Dolores River. The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project is conducting a grafting workshop on Saturday, April...
Medicine Horse Uses Equine Assisted Therapy to Help Mental Health
April 06, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MBMedicine Horse is an equine assisted therapy center in Mancos, Colorado that uses the connection between horses and humans to work on mental health. Medicine Horse offers programs that support school children, individual therapy, professional development, life coaching, veteran support, summer programs, and more. Learn more and join a program at medicinehorsecenter.org. By Ilana Newman. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/medicine-horse-uses-equine-assisted-therapy-to...
Award-winning author to speak at Cortez Library
April 03, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MBThe Cortez Public Library is holding an author talk featuring fiction writer and poet Stacie Denetsosie on Wednesday, April 10th at 5 p.m. In 2023, she published her debut short story collection called “The Missing Morningstar and Other Stories,” which was named 2024 Southwest Book of the Year. El Pomar Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 senior leadership experience program, taking place September 24th through the 27th. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched a Colorado Passpor...
Be “Bear Aware” to Keep Animal Conflicts Trending Down
March 29, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBColorado Parks and Wildlife received 3,526 reports of sightings and conflicts with bears in 2023, which is a 21 percent decrease from previous years. That’s largely due to healthy natural forage production last season. It’s still too early to tell how 2024 will shape up. The vast majority of calls involve bears trying to access human food sources, with trash remaining the number one source of conflicts. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/be-bear-awar...
Mesa Verde County Awarded Competitive Grant
March 27, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MBMesa Verde County has been awarded a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office. The Destination Lab Grant allows Mesa Verde County to create and publish a free online training program to help ensure that workers are sharing the same information, providing visitors with the best possible experience. As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Mancos Public Library in collaboration with the Cloud Goddess invites you to honor 13 women from the local community on Saturday, March 30th from 3 to 5 p.m...
Mesa Verde Country Awarded Competitive Grant
March 27, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MBMesa Verde Country has been awarded a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office. The Destination Lab Grant allows Mesa Verde Country to create and publish a free online training program to help ensure that workers are sharing the same information, providing visitors with the best possible experience. As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Mancos Public Library in collaboration with the Cloud Goddess invites you to honor 13 women from the local community on Saturday, March 30th from 3 to 5 p...
Uncompahgre River Annual Benefit
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MBThe 8th annual benefit for the Uncompahgre River and 18th Annual F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour recently took place in Ridgway, Colorado, supporting the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. Attendees enjoyed diverse fly-fishing films while contributing to restoration projects and education initiatives aimed at enhancing the health of the watershed. Policymakers, including State Senator Cleave Simpson, emphasized the importance of protecting water resources amidst legal and environmental challenges...
San Juan SOLES Program Opens Applications for 2024-2025
March 20, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MBApplications for the 2024-2025 San Juan Mountain Sisters on Leadership Expeditions program, or “SOLES” program, are open now through April 1st. The program is designed to help high school-aged girls develop wilderness and leadership skills, self-awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices, as well as connect with peers, mentors, and the environment. The Cult Movie Federation of Mancos is hosting its next movie night, featuring the movie Harold and Maude, on Thursday, March 28th at Mancos Opera ...
Durango Arts Center Presents Hand to God
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBThe Durango Arts Repertory Theatre presents Hand to God, an irreverent dark comedy written by Robert Askins and directed by Fort Lewis College Theatre Professor Michael McKelvey. Hand to God runs from March 15th through March 31st at the Durango Arts Center. This play carries a parental advisory for its adult language and content and is not suitable for all audiences. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Durango Arts Center box office. By Jessica McCallum. Watch this story at www.mont...
Mancos Seeks Vendors and Musicians in Preparation for Summer
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 5 seconds - 116 KBThe Montezuma Leadership Network is hosting an event on Wednesday, March, 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. covering seven essential management skills at First National Bank in Cortez. The Mancos Valley Farmers Market is now accepting applications for vendors and food trucks and scheduling music for the 2024 season. For more information, visit the Mancos Valley Farmers Market Facebook page. Mancos Public Library is seeking new volunteers and friends. Opportunities include helping with programs, we...
Mancos Common Press Ventures into Affordable Housing
March 08, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBMancos Common Press sits at the intersection of art and historical preservation. Over the past decade, the organization has revived the old Mancos Times-Tribune building and supported a thriving artist community around letterpress and printing. Now, they are expanding into affordable housing, with the new Mancos Commons project which will be completed in May. The Mancos Commons includes three one-bedroom apartments and additional studio space for the Press. By Ilana Newman. Watch this sto...
Dream of Firefighting? Free Forestry Programs Provide First Step
March 06, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MBThe Cortez Recreation Center has reduced its hours of operation for the indoor lap pool, leisure pool, and slide due to a lifeguard shortage. Pueblo Community College Southwest is offering free programs in forestry and wildfire mitigation including a one-week program in June and a two-semester program beginning in August. Registration for the two-semester program opens on March 11th with classes limited to 20 students. On Tuesday, March 12th, Danny Pierce will be doing a presentation on time...
Snowboard Tour Features Durango
March 01, 2024 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MBThe brainchild of snowboarder Travis Rice, the Natural Selection Tour showcases the world’s top riders from Olympians to big mountain film icons all competing on the world’s most iconic locations. Natural Selection DUELS feature six mountain venues from around the world, where head-to-head competition between two top riders will decide who moves on to the next stages in the Natural Selection Tour. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/snowboard-tour-fea...
New Restaurant Opens in Cortez
February 28, 2024 15:00 - 5 seconds - 108 KBThe Cortez Public Library is hosting a presentation on Moab Rock Art with Rory Tyler on Thursday, March 7th at 6 p.m. Mancos School of the West’s next winter workshop is happening on Saturday, March 9 at Mancos Public Library. The class will explore layering, colors, and patterns using a Gelli plate, stains, stencils, paper, and more. Visit the School of the West’s website to register. Min-Tea, a new Vietnamese restaurant with milk tea, boba, and food, had its grand opening and ribbon cuttin...
Mocktail Momentum
February 23, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBBeverage businesses can lose as much as ten percent of revenue during January. But “dry-January” represents a trend that goes beyond one month. Drinking less, or not at all is becoming accepted culturally, and businesses are taking note. Tesstastic Mixers opened in October, with an equal focus on alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings. By Connor Shreve. Watch this video at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/mocktail-momentum This story is sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and Serious ...
Upcoming in Mancos: Live Music and Film Screening Events
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBMancos Creative District’s annual, local music event, Mixed in Mancos, is coming up on Saturday, March 2nd. Mancos Public Library is sponsoring a screening of the film The Right to Read on Thursday, February 29th at the Mancos Opera House followed by a Q&A session. Amy Grogan’s Landscape block print exhibit, called Landscapes from the Heart, will be showing at the Cortez Cultural Center through February 29th. The Dolores Public Library’s monthly exhibit showcases art by Susan Reed through th...
Bringing Film to San Juan County
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBThere’s something exciting about seeing a movie or a tv show and recognizing the landmarks. With the opening of a film backlot - a place created to provide a backdrop for a scene - in San Juan County, Four Corners residents may soon be able to see the place we call home featured on-screen. With growing interest in the film industry and tax breaks for New Mexico, San Juan County hopes to draw in both the shows themselves, but also the people who make the movie magic happen. By Hannah Robertso...
A Night of Mystery to Support Local Prom
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBSay Yes Bridal and Boutique invites you to a night of mystery and enchantment at its Masquerade Ball at the Cortez Chamber Business Resources Center on Saturday, March 2nd. The Dolores Public Library is hosting a puzzle swap on Saturday, February 24th where participants can exchange up to five puzzles. Several meet-ups are happening this month for crafters of all levels including the Dolores Mountain Quilters on February 17th at the Dolores Public Library, the Knit and Natter group on Thursd...
Photographer Features Four Corners
February 09, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBScottish photographer David Yarrow is one of the best-selling fine art photographers in the world. His photos sell for millions of dollars at auction. Yet, Yarrow still returns to the American Southwest regularly, inspired by its wide array of subjects, or “characters,” as he calls them. Yarrow partners with Sorrel Sky Gallery, where his work is currently on display. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/photographer-features-four-corners This story is...
Can You Guess Colorado’s Favorite Super Bowl Snack?
February 07, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MBThe Cortez Police Department is hosting its 2024 Police Citizens Academy. This free, six-week course will begin in March and include both classroom-style and hands-on training. Belle and the Bear invites you to celebrate Galentine’s Day on Saturday, February 10 at Fenceline Cider with a macrame workshop. The Cortez Public Library is also throwing a Galentine’s Day party on Tuesday, February 13 with snacks and a showing of the Barbie movie. Gambling.com recently conducted a study to discover ...
Snowboard Tour to Spotlight Durango
February 02, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.27 MBDurango, along with Purgatory Resort, is set to host a YETI Natural Selection DUEL during the first stage of the 2024 Natural Selection Tour. The brainchild of snowboarder Travis Rice, the Natural Selection Tour showcases the world’s top riders competing at venues around the world. Durango is one of two completely new sites for the tour this season. Natural Selection DUELS feature six mountain locations, where head-to-head competition between two top riders will decide who moves on to the ne...
US and Colorado Are Having Anniversary Commemorations in 2026
January 31, 2024 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBThe City of Cortez is asking residents to check their pipes for lead as part of new state and federal laws and to ensure the safety of your drinking water. Mancos Friends of the Library is having a Valentine’s Day bake sale at the Mancos Public Library on Wednesday, February 14th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Piñon Project is hosting a teens’ Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, February 13th as well as a variety of other events for middle and high school students throughout the month. In 2026, the...
Towaoc Greenhouse Grows Food for Seniors
January 26, 2024 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MBIn Towaoc, a recently built greenhouse known as the Growdome, built by Growing Spaces, is now growing fresh food for the Ute Mountain Ute Senior Center. Funded by the San Juan Basin Area Agency for Aging, additional indoor growing spaces are being built at Senior Centers across the region to engage the community and provide fresh produce for the elderly. By Ilana Newman. Watch this story at www.montezumalocal.news/newsstories/towaoc-greenhouse-grows-food-for-seniors This story is sponso...
Cortez in Search of Artists for Historic Coloring Book
January 25, 2024 09:00 - 5 seconds - 102 KBThe City of Cortez is soliciting designs from artists as part of a celebration of Historic Preservation Month. The LOR Foundation and Cortez Retail Enhancement Association have partnered with the City of Cortez in designing a coloring book that highlights historic sites in the Cortez area with artist submissions due on February 20. Cortez Parks and Recreation is currently hiring several full- and part-time positions including events specialist, executive assistant, and lifeguard. Head to Dur...