Briefs

Dinner to support local child’s fight with Leukemia to be held

A benefit dinner will be held to help support local 4-year-old Axel in his fight against leukemia. The dinner begins…

December 10, 2021

New Region 9 board member appointed

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced a new board member. Tommy Crosby was approved at…

December 9, 2021

City of Cortez to host two director candidate open houses

The city of Cortez is interviewing for the Parks and Recreation Director and Public Works director positions this week. The…

December 8, 2021

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse to host annual Community Christmas Dinner

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse plan to host the Montezuma County Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 25 at the…

December 8, 2021

Region 9 now Rural Jump-Start program sponsoring entity

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission to sponsor business…

December 8, 2021

Cortez Chamber of Commerce presents Mountain of Thanks Award

Ute Mountain Casino Director of Securty Willard Light was awarded the Mountain of Thanks Award at the Cortez Chamber of…

December 1, 2021

Piñon Project to coordinate annual Christmas for Kids appeal

The Piñon Project is seeking sponsors and donations for its annual Christmas for Kids appeal. Businesses, organizations or individuals are…

December 1, 2021

League of Women Voters plans talk about Cuba tour

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., on Zoom. The program…

November 26, 2021

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel team member honored during gala

Willard Light Recognized for COVID-19 Safety Practices by Cortez Chamber of Commerce

November 22, 2021

Festival of Wreaths back for second year

The new holiday tradition features more than 20 festive wreaths decorated by the program’s sponsors. Eventgoers can participate in the…

November 18, 2021

Cortez P.E.O. grant awarded to nursing student

Miller is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant was established to provide…

November 18, 2021

Wolf Creek Pass to close Thursday for helicopter operations

Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 160 at Wolf Creek Pass for at least two hours Thursday. (Jerry…

November 16, 2021

Grace’s Kitchen, church prepare for annual community Thanksgiving dinner

Karen Mishke drops off pies for the Cortez community Thanksgiving dinner in 2019.du1-i-syn Because of COVID precautions, the meal will…

November 12, 2021

Grace’s Kitchen to host annual Thanksgiving community dinner

The meals will be served to-go from 12-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 25. The location will be shared upon signup. Those…

November 11, 2021

Cortez Historical Preservation Board to identify historic properties

A public meeting will take place Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Mesa Verde Room, at Cortez City Hall,…

November 8, 2021

Mancos Middle School congratulates Honor Roll

Eight grade: Amelie Cover, Remy Dillon, Evan Goff, Tylee Greenlee, Noah Higinbotham, Brooke Jabour, Olivia Jukes, Destiny Kramer, Lexi Lyons,…

November 8, 2021

For Pet’s Sake Humane Society hosts annual Turkey Trot

There is a $25 registration fee that earns participants a T-shirt. Runners are encouraged to bring their pets. There will…

November 1, 2021

Montezuma County wins ‘Medium Community of the Year’ at EDCCC awards

Montezuma County was awarded “Medium Community of the Year” at the Economic Development Council of Colorado conference on Oct. 21…

October 29, 2021

Three Southwest Colorado students enroll at University of Utah

For the second consecutive year, the university saw its largest total enrollment in school history.

October 29, 2021

Community radio serving the Four Corners

The Sunflower Theatre and KSJD Radio headquarters and Main and Market streets.du1-i-syn The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County…

September 24, 2021

New administrator appointed at senior living center

Steve Liencca Mission Senior Living has appointed local business leader Steve Lien to serve as administrator at Three Rivers Estates…

September 23, 2021

Fenceline Cider wins seven medals from summer competitions

Fenceline Cider wins multiple awards

September 7, 2021

Seasonal changes announced for recreation at San Juan National Forest campgrounds and McPhee Reservoir

San Juan National Forest will begin closing some campgrounds and reducing services for the fall and winter season. Campers should…

September 2, 2021

Amanda Blacow graduates from University of the Cumberlands

student graduates

August 31, 2021