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Sgt. Michael Moran End of Watch

Montezuma Local News - December 02, 2023 00:00 - 32 seconds
The Local NEWS Network offers our condolences to the friends and family of Sgt. Michael Moran, and to the City of Cortez and the Cortez Police Department. 

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Doing Everything, Just a Bit Differently

Montezuma Local News - December 02, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes
Growing from a small group of ski instructors to a 200-stong volunteer organization, Adaptive Sports Association has expanded over the past 40 years. Founded on the principles that sport and outdoor recreation are tools that can be used to better people’s lives, Adaptive Sports offers programs r...

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Shop to Support Young Entrepreneurs and Local Artists

Montezuma Local News - November 28, 2023 01:00 - 2 minutes
Get your holiday shopping done and support local artists and entrepreneurs this season with Cortez’s Young Entrepreneur Showcase, Mancos’ Artist Sunday, and Dolores’ arts and crafts markets. Then, celebrate the season with food, music, and Santa at Mancos Valley’s Olde Fashioned Christmas on Fri...

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Blue Jays Football Primed for Deep Playoff Run

Montezuma Local News - November 23, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes
Mancos High School finished the season on a five-game winning streak, good enough to earn a number one seed in the Colorado 8-Man football state playoff bracket. That seed paves a path to a deep playoff run, and perhaps a rematch against the only team that beat the Blue Jays this season, Haxtun ...

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Most Traveled Person Visits Western Slope

Montezuma Local News - November 17, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes
Daniel Seddiqui, titled the “Most Traveled Person in America” by Rick Steves, finally crossed Southwest Colorado off his list of places to visit. As of this fall, Seddiqui had visited every pinpoint on the U.S. map except for four. As part of his motto to “live the map,” Seddiqui makes it a prio...

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Time for the Turkey Trot and Seeing Summer Success

Montezuma Local News - November 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 minute
The Dolores Thanksgiving Turkey Trot invites you to burn your thighs before the pies with their annual 5k run at 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 23. On Friday, November 24th, bring your leftovers to the Mancos Public Library for a post-Thanksgiving potluck and board game night. Summer 2023 brought ...

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Dolores Bike Hostel Opens

Montezuma Local News - November 10, 2023 18:00 - 3 minutes
A new business in Dolores caters to outdoor enthusiasts traveling through Montezuma County. The Dolores Bike Hostel has 23 beds ranging from bunk rooms to private rooms and one private suite. Owner Jacob Carloni hopes his lodge helps travelers access the world class outdoor recreation the Four C...

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Apprenticeships: Building a Pipeline for Good Jobs

Montezuma Local News - November 09, 2023 14:00 - 2 minutes
November 8 is National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day, designed to further inspire children to pursue science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Learn what the Dolores Public Library offers regularly to make these subjects fun and available to students. Veterans Day, (Saturday, November 11...

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Election Ballots Due Nov. 7

Montezuma Local News - November 03, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes
Drop off your ballot this week as the voting period for the coordinated elections ends on Tuesday, November 7th. Visit Montezuma County's website for ballot drop box locations and details. The Mancos Public Library will be participating in International Games Month with game nights and activitie...

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Kokanee Salmon Giveaway in Dolores

Montezuma Local News - November 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute
After spawning kokanee salmon from McPhee Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife gives away salmon that otherwise would die in the Dolores River. Parks and Wildlife have been doing these giveaways since the 1990s. Two more giveaways are planned for November 2nd and November 9th. Hopeful recipien...

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Local Cyclist Celebrated with Peloton Party

Montezuma Local News - October 28, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes
Cyclist Sepp Kuss played an integral role in Jumbo Visma’s historic dominance of the sport’s three grand tours. He topped it off by winning the Tour of Spain. Durango honored its native son with a party, including live music, a downtown bike parade, and a live Q&A session. American cycling fans ...

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Halloween Happenings and PCC President Announces Retirement

Montezuma Local News - October 25, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes
The Piñon Project is hosting Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 28th at Montezuma Park starting at 9 a.m. with a 5k Zombie Walk. On Tuesday, October 31st, the Mancos Public Library invites you to enjoy a chili dinner at their pre-trick-or-treating event. Fenceline Cider will be hosting a costume ...

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Keeping Community Front and Center

Montezuma Local News - October 20, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes
This past September, Pueblo Community College Southwest moved back into the Commons Building in Durango from its Durango High School location. The move will provide more opportunities for community involvement between the school and Durango, as well as provide opportunities to expand existing pr...

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Are you looking for something fun on a Friday Night?

Montezuma Local News - October 18, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes
Dancing with the Durango Stars is an annual fundraiser for the Durango Derailers’ Patient Assistance Fund. This couple’s dance competition is choreographed by Leslie Carlson and is one of Durango Derailers biggest fundraising events and a whole lot of fun! ​​In the fund's 17-year history, they h...

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Montezuma County Non-Profit Gearing Up For Fundraiser

Montezuma Local News - October 13, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes
Local, youth-based program coordinator, School Community Youth Collaborative hopes to hold an outdoor gear sale later this fall. The non-profit is taking donations for the sale through October 25 at three locations in Cortez. You can donate any used outdoor and recreational gear, including soft ...

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Cheer on Runners and Celebrate All Things Apple

Montezuma Local News - October 12, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes
The Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon and 5k is Saturday, October 14. Proceeds go to the Mancos Public Library where the race will commence at 8 a.m. The Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project invites you to bring friends, family, lawn chairs, and apples to their Orchard Social and Fall Heritage Apple ...

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Merely Players Open Season with Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Montezuma Local News - October 07, 2023 17:00 - 4 minutes
Merely Players brings Shakespeare to life for modern audiences and contributes to a thriving local theatre scene in Durango. Talented actors, artists, and technicians in the local community come together to create collective art that celebrates imagination, innovation, and creativity. Merely Pla...

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October Viewings and Fashion Fundraisers

Montezuma Local News - October 07, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes
Southwest Colorado is listed as one of the top areas to view the solar annular eclipse on October 14th, and popular viewing spots are filling up. Cortez Public Library invites you to join them for free popcorn and movies. Tickets are still available for the Pretty in Pink Fashion Show with the C...

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Agrivolatics Could Be a Solution for Solar Controversies

Montezuma Local News - October 02, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes
Residents in Montezuma County and surrounding areas are frustrated with solar development in the community. They cite loss of views, loss of wildlife habitat, land degradation, and construction noise and dust as main concerns. But agrivoltaics, the combination of agriculture and solar, could pro...

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Durango Cowboy Gathering Brings Boots & Beats

Montezuma Local News - September 29, 2023 13:00 - 2 minutes
The 35th annual Durango Cowboy Gathering features three days of music and poetry performances around town. Welcome fall at the Dolores Harvest Festival. Mount Lookout Grange hosts its annual pig roast. Leaves will change color slightly later than usual this year in Colorado. By Connor Shreve. W...

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Use Your Outdoor Gear for Good

Montezuma Local News - September 20, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes
If you have gently used outdoor gear, donate it to local kids in need. Four Corners Writers is launching a new writing workshop for writers of all experience levels. The San Juan Mountains Association is hosting a trail day at Canyons of the Ancients on National Public Lands Day. By Connor Shrev...

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Cortez Police Department Hosts Citizens Academy

Montezuma Local News - September 18, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes
The Cortez Police Department Citizens Academy teaches scenarios, skills and problem solving through the lens of law enforcement. The Dolores Family Project is accepting food donations for its fall food drive. The Four Corners Fly-in returns for its third year at the Cortez Airport. By Connor Shr...

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Southwest Colorado Has a Broadband Plan

Montezuma Local News - September 18, 2023 23:00 - 4 minutes
Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has created a broadband roadmap to help expand broadband connectivity in rural Southwest Colorado. Shak Powers, project manager for Region 9, explains why broadband is important for the economy, as well as remote education and teleheal...

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Local Colleges Largely Unaffected by Supreme Court Ruling

Montezuma Local News - September 15, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes
The Supreme Court’s June 29th ruling that race-based affirmative action in admissions is unconstitutional was disappointing for many educators, but not necessarily a surprise. But the rulings don’t impact how local institutions such as Fort Lewis College operate. Additionally, the rulings don’t ...

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Professional Certifications Offered Free of Charge

Montezuma Local News - September 06, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes
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 anima...

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UCCS Calls on Local Grain Producers & Business Owners

Montezuma Local News - August 31, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, in conjunction with the Colorado Grain Chain, is offering an educational online series about grain this winter and spring. Scholarships are available for local grain producers as well as business owners of grain-oriented businesses. The Good Food Coll...

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A Wildfire Success Story: Plumtaw Fire

Montezuma Local News - August 28, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes
Documentarian Christi Bode is used to filming the aftermath of a wildfire - but when the Plumtaw Fire broke out within eyesight of her home, there was a new story to tell. In the American Southwest, so often stories of wildfires end in tales of destruction and loss, though that was not the case ...

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Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

Montezuma Local News - August 25, 2023 01:00 - 2 minutes
You can nominate an exceptional woman for the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame 40th Anniversary class through January 31st. As summer fades, chances are running out to join the monthly garden class at Good Sam’s Food Pantry in Cortez. There will be plenty of chances to catch a vibe in Cortez at an ...

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Printing Pop-Up Returns

Montezuma Local News - August 22, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes
The Mancos Common Press will have local artists on hand for a printing pop-up and fundraiser. Learn how to identify wild mushroom varieties and what their health benefits may be at an upcoming educational session. Colorado Parks & Wildlife wants hunters to help with its big game license draw pro...

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A Community in Symphony

Montezuma Local News - August 11, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes
There is a subtle excitement hearing the tuning note as a symphony is about to start, and San Juan Symphony wants to bring that excitement to everyone, performer or concert-goer. Through community-based programs, working within local schools, and supporting other local music groups, San Juan Sym...

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