Briefs

Museum approved as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project

Montezuma Heritage Museum was approved as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project by the State Economic Development Commission in July. This…

August 10, 2023

Aikin joins Region 9 loan committee

Chris Aikin will join the Region 9 Economic Development District’s Business Loan Fund Loan Committee as a Montezuma County representative.…

August 10, 2023

Columbine Landscapes announced new Waste Reduction supervisor

Elle Grassel (Courtesy Columbine Landscaping) Columbine Landscapes recently promoted Elle Grassel to the position of Waste Reduction supervisor. Grassel’s focus…

August 10, 2023

Candidate packets available for school board elections

Candidate information packets for school board perspectives in Montezuma County will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, Aug. 9. All…

July 25, 2023

Cortez man thanks medical professionals for care

I am an 87-year-old widower who lives alone. Last week, I fell at home, resulting in a fractured skull, damaged…

July 25, 2023

Workshop on fruit tree production and marketing to be held in Yellow Jacket

Fruit Tree Production and Marketing Workshop Series will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25 and…

July 14, 2023

Worldy Dolls display will be at the Cortez Public Library until the beginning of September

Judy Wolfe, a patron of Cortez Libary, will have her unique dolls on display at the Cortez Public Library, 202…

July 13, 2023

College to host Anthony Chee Emerson exhibit

Project was a multiyear collaboration with the college

July 12, 2023

Authorities investigate vandalism at an eastern New Mexico mosque

PORTALES – Authorities are investigating after vandals trashed a mosque in eastern New Mexico multiple times over recent weeks. Police…

July 2, 2023

Community workshop to be held

The state of Colorado is hosting a community workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sitter Hall at Fort…

June 15, 2023

President of Anschutz Family Foundation thanks Durango

Congratulations to Durango and Southwest Colorado for hosting a very successful Southwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days event. On behalf of…

June 15, 2023

Mancos Middle School has released year’s final honor roll

quarter honor roll for Mancos Middle School.

June 6, 2023

Grace’s Kitchen 25th anniversary celebration to be held in Montezuma Park

The Soups of Cortez fundraiser for Grace’s Kitchen will take place April 28 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Cortez,…

June 5, 2023

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo is bringing competitive athletes, a food fair and music to Cortez

The 93rd annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo will run Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in…

June 5, 2023

The annual Burro Fest is returning to downtown Mancos

The Burro Fest event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in downtown Mancos. The burro…

June 5, 2023

Archaeological society to host lecture on ‘Arcs of Convergence’ in Cortez

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society is presenting Scott Ortman at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 at…

June 1, 2023

Animal antibiotics meeting to be held

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattleman’s Association will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Cowboy Church, 1867 Colorado…

May 27, 2023

Mesa Verde Gardeners host 15th Annual Plant Sale

Mesa Verde Gardeners prepare for the annual plant sale. It's Saturday, May 28, in the Front Row Seat parking lot,…

May 24, 2023

Aztec Ruins National Monument to host musical performance

Magdalena will perform in the Great Kiva

May 17, 2023

Region 9 Economic Development approves new board members

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced the addition of two new board members: Bernadette Cuthair,…

May 17, 2023

LOR Foundation, Brand Central donate trailer, signage to Montezuma County Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Colorado Troop 22619 stand in front of the donated trailer from the LOR Foundation. From left to…

May 17, 2023

Avant-garde theater troupe brings eccentric art fusion show to Farmington

Artrageous will perform at Farmington Civic Center June 24

May 16, 2023

San juan College to show ‘Lightyear’

film is presented as part of Farmington Cinematheque Series

May 11, 2023

Cedar Hill boat ramp to open

will hold a ribbon cutting

May 11, 2023