Briefs

Sunflower Theatre hosts Foucault, Conway and Burtt

Jeffrey Foucault, accompanied by former Morphine drummer Billy Conway, will appear at the Sunflower Theatre on Sunday, May 7, with…

April 25, 2017

One Book 4 Colorado picks book by Linnea Riley

Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock have announced that “Mouse Mess” by Linnea Riley is the…

April 20, 2017

Mancos Conservation’s annual meeting is Saturday

On the schedule: Trout Unlimited’s Cary Denison will give a presentation on the Gunnison Basin Project and how the methods…

April 18, 2017

Health care intern program hosted by Southwest Health

Southwest Health System is accepting applications for its summer internship program for high school students ages 14-18. The program, under…

April 18, 2017

Montelores Cancer Fund grants $50,000 to local patients

The Montelores Cancer Care Assistance program in February granted its 50th cancer care grant, which provides cancer patients and their…

April 18, 2017

Southwest Health EMS to host mobile emergency preparedness training

Southwest Health System EMS plans a 2-day training program on May 19-20 focusing on medical management of chemical, biological, radiological,…

April 18, 2017

CPW plans seminar on turkey hunting

Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans a free seminar on turkey hunting, 3-6 p.m., Friday, April 21, in Pagosa Springs at…

April 18, 2017

Spring marks pothole season for CDOT

The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a website link for residents to report potholes and other maintenance concerns. Go…

April 17, 2017

Cortez Fire reports two little fires

A 1-acre fire burned about 4:30 p.m. on April 12 in the Cortez Ditch, which runs from Empire Street near…

April 17, 2017

National Geographic Channel features Crow Canyon archaeologist

Crow Canyon Archaeology Center researcher Kyle Bocinsky, Ph. D., will be featured in an episode of the National Geographic Channel…

April 14, 2017

BLM seeks nominations to SW Colorado advisory councils

The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday announced that nominations are open for positions on the BLM Colorado Southwest Resource…

April 13, 2017

Cortez birding festival offers tour for teens

Martin Cuntz, a Durango Youth Birding Ambassador, will guide a birdwatching tour designed especially for fellow teens during the Ute…

April 13, 2017

Local libraries partner with Colorado parks pass program

Libraries in Montezuma County provide a parks pass and a backpack containing park information, educational activities and binoculars.Colorado Parks and…

April 4, 2017

Main Street Cortez goes live with street cam

After a few days of technical glitches, the live video is now available to stream. It offers a view of…

April 4, 2017

Birding festival offers instructive photography tour

The 2017 Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival offers novices and experienced photographers an opportunity to learn from an expert at…

April 3, 2017

Horsemen plan presentation about women’s South Pole expedition

Anne Dal Vera will give a presentation about the triumphs and hardships of the four members of the American Women’s…

April 3, 2017

Fort Lewis College to host uranium mining presentation

Soland will discuss the creation of a new digital museum exhibit that explores the social and environmental impact of uranium…

March 31, 2017

National Safe Digging Month: Be aware of utility lines

April marks the 10th anniversary of National Safe Digging Month, reminding all Colorado residents to contact Colorado 811 at least…

March 31, 2017

Canyons of the Ancients needs trail specialists

San Juan Mountains Association and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is recruiting volunteers for the trail information specialists program…

March 31, 2017

Tri-County Head Start announces new partnership

Tri-County Head Start, early childhood development program provider, has recently partnered with Senior Community Service Employment Program, which provides eligible…

March 31, 2017

SCAPE adds new member to board of directors

The Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs recently added Joe Bishop to its board of directors. Bishop graduated in architecture…

March 31, 2017

Last Nickel and the Stillhouse Junkies to play in Cortez

Last Nickel and the Stillhouse Junkies perform Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez. Last Nickel, a…

March 30, 2017

Empire Electric’s continuing education scholarships are available

Empire Electric Association is opening the Continuing Education Scholarship application process to its members on April 1. There are 15…

March 29, 2017

Compensation available for landowners to conserve forestland

Landowners who want to protect private forest areas from development or nonforest uses may submit proposals to the Colorado State…

March 29, 2017