Professional certification courses for cybersecurity and drone operations are tuition-free and available with a grant from La Plata County and Colorado OEDIT. The work of Cortez artist Karen Kristin is on display through September at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church. The work focuses on the animals and landscape of the southwest. September is the final month of Third Thursdays celebrations - the finale will feature musical act The Hillbenders. By Connor Shreve.

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