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Another long arm of the law<br><br>Colorado State Patrol officer James Proctor helps Carlitos Ramirez pick out toys for Christmas during the Shop With a Cop program. Officers escorted the youths, who were selected based on need, on their shopping trips, with money raised by the Montezuma-Cortez High School\u2019s student council.<\/span>Sam Green\/The Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cortez<\/p>\n

Monday-Thursday, Dec. 21-24<\/p>\n

A live nativity, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in front of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at 1600 E. Empire St., in Cortez. Open to all to dress as a Nativity character for each 30-minute shift. To take part, arrive 15 minutes before your shift and dress warmly. Nativity attire provided. Sign up at JustServe.org or call Spencer Smith (970) 560-0475.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Dec. 24<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve candlelight worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Barr T. Chittick, Jr. at 7 p.m., 208 N. Dolores Road in Cortez.<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church with special music and bell choir. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

Candlelight Service, 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Reservations: 575-3709.<\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 25<\/p>\n

Christmas Day services at Trinity Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Barr T. Chittick Jr., at 9 a.m., 208 N. Dolores Road in Cortez.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Dec. 31<\/p>\n

Blondie\u2019s annual New Year\u2019s Eve Masquerade Ball, 9 p.m. at Blondie\u2019s, 45 E. Main St., Cortez. Music by DJ P.A.<\/p>\n

The Cortez Lions Club ads for 6W District Convention brochure are due. PDF printable version to Southwest Printing by Jan. 15. Details: Irene Aldaz at 970-565-3830.<\/p>\n

Monday, Jan. 11<\/p>\n

The documentary \u201cBest of Enemies,\u201d about the series of debates in 1968 between the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. will show at 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. The film is part of a partnership between the Cortez Public Library and the Sunflower Theatre.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Jan. 13<\/p>\n

Amazing Authors Tour with Pam Houston, author of \u201cCowboys Are My Weakness,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Jan. 14<\/p>\n

The Montezuma Land Conservancy Book Club meets, 6 p.m. at Once Upon a Sandwich, 9 W. Main St. in Cortez. The book selection for this month is \u201cOne Man\u2019s West \u2013 New Edition\u201d by David Lavender.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo We Have a Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care for Everyone?\u201d That\u2019s the topic at the \u201cHow You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe\u201d conversation at 6:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St., Cortez. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n

Monday, Jan. 18<\/p>\n

Square Dance Lessons at Kemper Elementary, 7:15\u20138:45 pm. Meet-and-greet at Kemper on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Details: Judy Morris at 565-9836 or Vonnie Robinson at 749-9682.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Jan. 21<\/p>\n

For Pets\u2019 Sake Humane Society holds a monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group\u2019s finances, pet assistance programs, fundraising efforts and New Year\u2019s resolutions. All are welcome. Details: 970-565-PETS\/7387.<\/p>\n

Through Jan. 29<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Kiva Montessori School Open Enrollment, runs through Jan. 29. Contact 970-564-9377, susan.likes@kivacharter.org<\/a>. Visit kivacharter.org for more.<\/p>\n

Monday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n

Jordan World Circus, Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Feb. 10<\/p>\n

Amazing Authors Tour with John Christian Hopkins and David Feela, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library. Hopkins is author of \u201cTwilight of the Gods,\u201d and Feela is author of \u201cHow Delicate These Arches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 9<\/p>\n

Amazing Authors Tour with Steph Davis, author of \u201cHigh Infatuation,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 6<\/p>\n

Amazing Authors Tour with Luci Tapahonso, author of \u201cSaanii Dahataal,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n

Friday-Saturday, April 29-30<\/p>\n

The Cortez Lions Club hosts the 6W District Convention, aymont Inn, 2321 E. Main Street, and Creative Genius Destination Grill and Conference Room. Details: Irene Aldaz, 970-565-3830.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 18<\/p>\n

Amazing Authors Tour with Kevin Fedarko, published in \u201cThe Best American Travel Writing,\u201d 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library.<\/p>\n

Monday-Friday<\/p>\n

Free nondenominational silent meditation, in the Johnson Building at 7 p.m. at 925 Broadway, No. 184. Call (970) 560-2822.<\/p>\n

Mondays And Fridays<\/p>\n

Cortez Public Library computer and tech tutoring, 202 N. Park. Call 970-565-8117 or visit the library, for an appointment.<\/p>\n

First Monday<\/p>\n

Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets, 6:30 p.m. the first Monday every month at the Cortez Elks Lodge. More info: 565-2197.<\/p>\n

First Tuesday<\/p>\n

American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets, 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.<\/p>\n

The Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meet, Elks Lodge in Cortez at 6:15 p.m. (except December). Buy a taco or hamburger and drink. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n

Second Tuesday<\/p>\n

The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n

First Wednesday<\/p>\n

Diabetes support group meets, 3:30\u20135 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn to manage diabetes; share ideas. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Contact Laura White, RD, at 564-2276 for details.<\/p>\n

First Thursday<\/p>\n

Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 570-9372.<\/p>\n

Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial. Share ideas and exchange information. Free. Details: Laura White, 564-2276.<\/p>\n

First Friday<\/p>\n

Caregiver\/Advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia or chronic illness, noon at Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred, Cortez. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.<\/p>\n

The Disabled American Veterans\u2019 monthly meeting, The Veterans Outreach Center, 7 W. First St., Cortez. Lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m. Details: 560-2793.<\/p>\n

Second Tuesday<\/p>\n

The Ute Mountain High School Rodeo Team meets, 6 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the fairgrounds. Details: Karen, 970-560-2657.<\/p>\n

The Montezuma County Historical Society Board of Directors, meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Club and includes a no-host lunch. History buffs welcome.<\/p>\n

The Southwest Art League meets, each month. Details and locations, 882-4770.<\/p>\n

Second Wednesday<\/p>\n

Montezuma County Hospital District monthly board of directors meets, 6-8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at Southwest Memorial hospital. Public is welcome. Details: 564-2146.<\/p>\n

Second Thursday<\/p>\n

The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meets, 7 p.m. at various locations. Beginners and experts welcome. Details: Tom, 882-7360.<\/p>\n

Montezuma County Republican Women meet, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse at Veach and Main streets. All are welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.<\/p>\n

Third Tuesday<\/p>\n

The Compassionate Friends Four Corners Chapter, For Families following the Death of a Child meets, 7 p.m. at the Hospice Building, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Use kitchen entrance. Call Cherie at 565-6480 or Debbie at 565-4732.<\/p>\n

Third Wednesday<\/p>\n

The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n

Caregiver\/advocate support group for caregivers of any person with Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia or chronic illness at 6 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 North Park St. Cortez.<\/p>\n

Third Saturday<\/p>\n

Christian Motorcycle Association Cortez Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Jack & Janelle\u2019s, 801 E. Main St. Details: Steve Reed, 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n

Third Sunday<\/p>\n

The Cortez Fire Protection District\u2019s CPR and First-aid certification classes, 9 a.m., Station 1, 30 N. Ash St., Cortez. Courses are six to eight hours and include CPR\/AED, CPR\/AED and First-aid, Healthcare Provider CPR. Minimum class size is four. Register: 565-3157.<\/p>\n

Fourth Tuesday<\/p>\n

4 Corners Republican Women\u2019s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elks Lodge. Details: 565-2197.<\/p>\n

Fourth Sunday<\/p>\n

KIRTAN in Cortez (Bhakti Yoga practice), 6-8 p.m., at Heart and Core Yoga Studio, 30 W. Main, Cortez. All are welcome. $10 donation suggested. Details: Jennie Nuriya 801-671-6275.<\/p>\n

Last Wednesday<\/p>\n

Bereavement Support Group, for anyone dealing with death, at 5:15 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 1345 S. Broadway, Cortez. Details: 565-4400.<\/p>\n

Every Monday<\/p>\n

The Four Corners Community Band, 7-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cortez at Market and North streets. New members welcome. Details: 882-2522 or fourcornerscommunityband.com.<\/p>\n

Every Wednesday<\/p>\n

Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, centering prayer, 12:15\u201312:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.<\/p>\n

St. Paul\u2019s Joyful Noise Children\u2019s Choir, meets 4-4:45 p.m. at Oak and Bauer. Traditional songs with piano, dulcimer, hand percussion, a Orff instruments and some acting and dance. Free. All welcome, Ages K-5.<\/p>\n

Every Thursday<\/p>\n

Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Cortez Public Library, at 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Older children welcome to join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Jaunary schedule: National Games Day, Jan. 7; Sharks, Jan. 14; Joe Hayes, Jan. 21; Charlie Brown, Jan. 28. Details: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n

Country music and dancing, 7-10 p.m. at the Cortez Senior Center.<\/p>\n

Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, with progressive pot, split pot and regular pot winners. Doors open 5:30 with food and beverages; first game at 7 p.m. Big-screen giveaway Dec. 17, with a free ticket given each week to all paying bingo players over the age of 18<\/p>\n

Every Friday<\/p>\n

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), meets at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Cortez Public Library. Details: 970-882-4369.<\/p>\n

\u201cBereavement & Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma. Details and location: Sunny, 565-4400.<\/p>\n

Dolores<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Jan. 26<\/p>\n

The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Secondary PTO. Details: Chris Trusler at 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Feb. 23<\/p>\n

The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Disabled American Veterans. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 9<\/p>\n

The Dolores Rotary Club\u2019s bingo night, at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper, for a $5 donation, at 6:30 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. Benefits Dolores Greater Action. Details: Chris Trusler, 970-570-9425.<\/p>\n

First Tuesday<\/p>\n

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. The program for Jan. 5 will be a demonstration by Elaine Brown: Large print \u201cstack and whack.\u201d Bring a large print piece of material with 4 repeats and straight pins. Guests and visitors welcome. Info: doloresmountainquilters.org or 719-850-0923.<\/p>\n

Third Thursday<\/p>\n

Dolores secondary PTO meets, 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston\u2019s office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez0722@gmail.com<\/a> or call Tif at 903-8752.<\/p>\n

Every Tuesday<\/p>\n

The Dolores Public Library, answers technology\/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. Free at 2-5 p.m. Call 882-4127.<\/p>\n

Every Tuesday<\/p>\n

Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meets, 6:30\u20138:30 p.m. at K9 Search & Rescue in Dolores. Details: Maj. Debrah Archer, 970-759-5669.<\/p>\n

Every Wednesday<\/p>\n

Bible studies at Chapel on the Farm, 6 p.m. 19927 Road 26.2 Loop, Dolores. Details: 903-6153.<\/p>\n

Mancos<\/p>\n

First Thursday<\/p>\n

The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 and Auxiliary meets, 7 p.m. at the Post home in Mancos. Will open at 5:30 for a neet-and-greet, entertainment and food provided.<\/p>\n

First Saturday<\/p>\n

Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7\u201310 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library\u2019s big screen. Details and schedule: 533-7600. Snacks provided.<\/p>\n

Second Sunday<\/p>\n

The Mancos Community Dinners, each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. To help or donate, call Gretchen, 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n

Second Tuesday<\/p>\n

The Mancos Water Conservancy District board meets, 7 p.m. at the district\u2019s office, 42599 Road N, Mancos. Info: Gary Kennedy, 533-7325.<\/p>\n

Third Monday<\/p>\n

The Mancos School District Re-6 Board of Education meets, 7 p.m., 395 W. Grand Ave., Room 503, Mancos. Work session at 6 p.m.; special meetings as needed.<\/p>\n

Third Wednesday<\/p>\n

Play video games at the Mancos Public Library, until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Second Thursday<\/p>\n

A free legal self-help clinic, for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-3:30 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served. Details: 970-564-5029 from 8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. and 970-564-5073 from 1\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n

Third Friday<\/p>\n

Teen Nights at the Mancos Public Library, every third Friday from 7\u201310 p.m. during the school year. Games on Wii, PS4, Xbox One and snacks.<\/p>\n

Fourth Thursday<\/p>\n

Monthly Civil Air Patrol Senior Squadron, monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Mancos, 150 N. Walnut St. Call 970-759-7012.<\/p>\n

Last Thursday<\/p>\n

The Mancos Public Library Board of Trustees meets, 5 p.m. in the library meeting room, 211 W. First St. Info: 533-7600.<\/p>\n

The Mancos Historical Society meets, at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave., new time of 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Every Tuesday<\/p>\n

Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600 ext. 206 or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years old.<\/p>\n

Every Wednesday<\/p>\n

Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.<\/p>\n

A free class for Spanish speakers, 10-11-30 a.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Work to improve your English skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoyful Noise\u201d Children\u2019s Choir starting in Mancos, 4 p.m. at St. Paul\u2019s Church, corner of Bauer and Oak. For grades K-6, Homeschoolers welcome.<\/p>\n

Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8\u201312; opportunities to play technologically innovative computer-generated games.<\/p>\n

Farmington<\/p>\n

Sunday-Wednesday, Dec. 20-23<\/p>\n

Walk Through Bethlehem-Search For The King, 6-8 p.m., Cross Roads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave., Farmington. a guided tour through Bethlehem to the manger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Another long arm of the law<br><br>Colorado State Patrol officer James Proctor helps Carlitos Ramirez pick out toys for Christmas during the Shop With a Cop program. Officers escorted the youths, who were selected based on need, on their shopping trips, with money raised by the Montezuma-Cortez High School\u2019s student council.Sam Green\/The Journal Cortez Monday-Thursday, Dec. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":107568,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5903,6351],"tags":[21,44,83],"naviga_topic":[],"class_list":["post-107567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-community-community-calendar","tag-cortez","tag-dolores","tag-mancos"],"acf":[],"author_name":"dh_admin","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107567","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107567"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107567\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/107568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107567"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107567"},{"taxonomy":"naviga_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/naviga_topic?post=107567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}