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Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

run was created in 1987

Mancos teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award with formal dress lending program

Mancos teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award with formal dress lending program

Jukes established the dress lending closet for her peers

Vendor applications open for 2026 Third Thursdays series in Cortez

Vendor applications open for 2026 Third Thursdays series in Cortez

will be four Third Thursday events

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of…

Mancos Valley Resources declares tie for 2025 Project of the Year

Mancos Valley Resources declares tie for 2025 Project of the Year

Giving Tree and Mancos FoodShare were recognized

Southwest water seminar to highlight drought, wildfire and headwaters issues

Southwest water seminar to highlight drought, wildfire and headwaters issues

district launches sign-ups for March seminar in Ignacio

February 21, 2026

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations

February 20, 2026

Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

February 19, 2026

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

February 18, 2026

ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists

ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists

Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026

February 12, 2026

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14

Cowbelle/Cattlewoman and Stockman will be announced after the dinner

February 7, 2026

Manna soup kitchen in Durango to offer four affordable housing units

Manna soup kitchen in Durango to offer four affordable housing units

Tenants will pay no more than 30% of gross monthly income in rent, organization says

February 5, 2026

Sunflower Theatre offers Valentine’s film night and Prohibition-era jazz in February

Sunflower Theatre offers Valentine’s film night and Prohibition-era jazz in February

A password given to ticket holders will grant entry into the jazz night

February 5, 2026

Cortez testing single-stream recycling method

Cortez testing single-stream recycling method

Residents asked to continue separating recycling during three-week trial

January 28, 2026

Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation

Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation

follows community effort that kept Southwest Memorial center from closing in 2023

January 27, 2026

Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service

Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service

program will culminate with a group discussion and panel

January 25, 2026

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America

January 21, 2026

Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape

Durango’s Immigration Task Force begins to take shape

Community commission to deliver findings in six months

January 5, 2026

Musicians to host fundraiser for Mancos family that lost home in fire

Musicians to host fundraiser for Mancos family that lost home in fire

Genuine Cowhide are the headlining act for a music fundraiser benefiting the Yake family, who lost their home in a…

December 31, 2025

Cortez Community Christmas Dinner serves about 400 meals on Christmas Day

Cortez Community Christmas Dinner serves about 400 meals on Christmas Day

Community-led event perseveres despite challenges

December 30, 2025

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center plans winter events

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center plans winter events

hopes to buy the former Rock Springs Church property

December 23, 2025

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback

input accepted until Dec. 31

December 23, 2025

Southwest Colorado nonprofits raise $805,672 in big Colorado Gives Day

Southwest Colorado nonprofits raise $805,672 in big Colorado Gives Day

10 Southwest Colorado nonprofits benefit

December 23, 2025

Aramark Team at Mesa Verde National Park boosts local food bank with garden expansion

Aramark Team at Mesa Verde National Park boosts local food bank with garden expansion

project is expected to triple their food capacity

December 20, 2025