Briefs

Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting

Join the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Export Assistance Center and the U.S. SBA Denver…

February 3, 2021

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet virtually

San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a presentation by Dr. Steve Nash, Ph. D., at 7 p.m. Wednesday via…

January 28, 2021

Mesa Verde to conduct prescribed fire

Durango Herald file<br><br>A 1-acre prescribed fire is planned from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 in the Chapin Mesa area of…

January 27, 2021

Dolores, Durango players join lineup for Northern Arizona volleyball

Jordan Elder of Dolores and Millie O’Ketter of Durango – both freshmen at Northern Arizona University – were named starters…

January 26, 2021

Common Ground Community Garden opens application for garden plots

Common Ground gardeners Durinda Madison and Ashely Arrelano harvesting zucchini.Credit Read Brugger Common Ground Community Garden at the Cortez Recreation…

January 26, 2021

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office offers scholarships

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office will offer its fourth annual Scholarship Program for 2021-2022. Two scholarships, one for $1,000 and one…

January 26, 2021

League of Women Voters plans presentation of the constitution

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host a virtual presentation on the United States Constitution at 10…

January 26, 2021

M-CHS Culture and Climate Club to host Souper Bowl of Caring food drive

The Montezuma-Cortez High School Culture and Climate Club will sponsor the first ever Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive through…

January 21, 2021

Cortez Library to host poetry workshop with Elissa Dickson

Cortez Library will host a five-part poetry writing workshop with Elissa Dickson beginning Feb. 4.Courtesy Cortez Library Cortez Public Library…

January 21, 2021

League of Women Voters of La Plata County to host a virtual presentation

The League of Women Voters of La Plata County will host a virtual presentation, “A Citizen’s Guide to Realizing American…

January 21, 2021

El Pomar Foundation approves $10,000 to nonprofits in Montezuma County

Grant funding of $10,000 will support the work of nonprofits in Montezuma County. El Pomar trustees approved grant allocations to…

January 21, 2021

Cortez library announces adult winter reading program

The Cortez Public Libraryâ€™s adult winter reading program begins Feb. 1.Courtesy Cortez Public Library Cortez Public Library invites community members…

January 21, 2021

Cody Childers earns degree from University of Northern Colorado

Cody Childers of Dolores earned a Master of Arts degree in teaching in education from University of Northern Colorado at…

January 20, 2021

MORP to host webinar on conserving orchards and fruits

MORP will host a webinar on conserving orchards and fruits in the West on Jan. 20.Courtesy Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project…

January 16, 2021

Sam Bagge named to University of Utah’s dean’s list

Sam Bagge of Cortez was named to University of Utah’s fall 2020 dean’s list. To qualify, students must earn a…

January 14, 2021

Cortez Public Library to host storytelling event

Cortez Public Library will host a community storytelling session with Bessie White and her neighbors John and Sharon Stone at…

January 5, 2021

Cortez Public Library to host event with Scott Graham and Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk

Cortez Public Library will host a virtual event with Scott Graham and Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 via…

January 5, 2021

Like It Forward: CHFA donates $6,095 to Piñon Project

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority donated $6,095 to The Piñon Project Family Resource Center.Courtesy CHFA Colorado Housing and Finance Authority…

December 19, 2020

Local author and musician published in Woods Reader magazine

Bonnie Schmader, a Mancos resident, was recently published in the summer issue of Woods Reader magazine. Her article, “Acoustical Woods:…

December 17, 2020

City of Cortez makes 24 grant awards to businesses in Round 1

The city of Cortez has awarded 24 grants to Cortez-based businesses and nonprofits, as part of the city of Cortez…

December 15, 2020

City of Cortez announces holiday waste management services schedule

City of Cortez refuse and recycling crews will not work Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Friday’s trash and recycling…

December 15, 2020

Sylvan Cemetery District to hold budget adoption meeting

Notice is hereby given the proposed budget for the year 2021 of the Sylvan Cemetery District is on file at…

December 11, 2020

Montezuma County Planning Department to update contact list

Montezuma County Planning Department is updating its comprehensive list of contacts for all aspects of development in Montezuma County. The…

December 9, 2020

League of Women Voters to host COVID-19 vaccine information talk

Meyerdu1-i-syn League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host an informational talk of the COVID-19 vaccine at 10 a.m.…

December 9, 2020