{"id":129897,"date":"2026-05-20T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area-10\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:00:00","slug":"community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/community-calendar-whats-happening-in-the-cortez-area-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: What\u2019s happening in the Cortez area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mesa Verde Gardeners prepare for the annual plant sale in 2022. It\u2019s Saturday, May 23, in the Children's Kiva parking lot, 601 N. Mildred Road, Cortez.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
CORTEZ<\/div>\n
Friday, May 22<\/div>\n

Basic Stamp Block Print Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. A basic block print stamp class, all supplies provided. Space is limited to 15 participants.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 23<\/div>\n

Mesa Verde Gardeners plants sale, 8:30 a.m., 601 N. Mildred Road, Cortez, at Children’s Kiva parking lot. Annual plant sale with flowers, vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 3<\/div>\n

League of Women Voters \u2013 Montezuma County \u2013 Republican Primary Candidate Forum, Free, 6 p.m., County Annex Building, 107 North Chestnut St., Cortez<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 6<\/div>\n

Downtown district walking tour, 10 a.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Walking tour of Main Street history and landmarks. Free. Details: eventbrite.com.<\/p>\n

Historic Montezuma Avenue walking tour, 11:15 a.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Historical walking tour of Montezuma Avenue. Free. Details: eventbrite.com.<\/p>\n

League of Women Voters \u2013 Montezuma County \u2013 Legislative Update, Rep. Katie Stewart & Sen. Cleave Simpson provide updates on the legislative session, including challenges with budget, 10:15 a.m.-noon, Cortez Library, 202 N. Park St.<\/p>\n

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen poker ride, 8:30 a.m., Hamlin Reservoir. Prizes for top hands. Esmerelda’s providing breakfast and lunch for a fee. $20 for first hand\/$10 for additional hands.<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 18<\/div>\n

Third Thursdays Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m. Montezuma Park. Downtown event featuring vendors, live music, food and drink and community fun, every third Thursday through September. Free. Details: https:\/\/shopcortez.com\/third-thursdays\/.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 19<\/div>\n

Ute Mountain Utes: Circle of Culture, 2 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Join Ute Mountain Ute Tribal members as they share traditional knowledge, arts and lifeways. Free.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 17<\/div>\n

Prehistoric & historic Mitchell Springs, 1 p.m. Montezuma Heritage Museum, 35 S. Chestnut St. Explore Mitchell Springs\u2019 rich prehistoric and historic past. Program includes guided field trip. Capacity limited. Free.<\/p>\n

Mondays<\/div>\n

Square dance lessons with Four Corners Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m. Cortez Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Enter through the west entrance. Make friends, laugh and exercise. No partner needed. Details: Duane Randol at 560-2137, Patty Randol at (970) 560-4709 or duaneandpatty.randol@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dance with grace and rhythm, times vary, Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut St. Beginner\u2019s dance lessons with Jared and Martha Ann. Fees vary. Call or email for information. (970)560-7462 or dancewithgraceandrhythm@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Group dance lessons, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Heart & Core Yoga, 720 E. Main St. Weekly group dance lessons; Waltz for April. Bring dance shoes or non-street shoes to preserve the wood floor. $10. Contact: j_m@dancewithgraceandfhythm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays<\/div>\n

Southwest Art League, 10 a.m. Annex Building, Senior Center, 107 N. Chestnut St. Paint, share ideas, give demos and give unsolicited advice. All welcome. <\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n

:<\/strong> (720) 448-0418.<\/p>\n

The Gifts of Grief, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez. Donations. On First Tuesdays of the month, learn new strategies for healthy caregiving. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Rohr Study Series, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free. Explore Richard Rohr\u2019s books \u201cJesus\u2019 Alternative Path\u201d and \u201cThe Tears of Things.\u201d Details: (970) 565-3002; firstumccortez@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Family Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Pre-K and younger.<\/p>\n

Cellphone\/Tablet Tech Help, 10-11 a.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For cellphone tech help at the library, schedule your time by contacting Heather Roe: hroe@cortezco.gov<\/a>. Details: (970) 568-5380.<\/p>\n

Bridge, 1:30-4 p.m. Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 350 S. Washington St. Beginners, veteran players and experts. Coffee and snacks with light fellowship. Attendees should be vaccinated and\/or masked. Details: (970) 565-7024 or (970) 565-6088.<\/p>\n

Diabetes Support, 3-4:30 p.m. Southwest Memorial Hospital in the Kiva Room, 1311 N. Mildred Road. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. <\/p>\n

Detail<\/h3>\n

s<\/strong>: (970) 564-2275.<\/p>\n

Show Me the Money, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Montezuma County High School Library, 418 S. Sligo St. A program for high school students to learn about finances. Details:<\/p>\n

<\/strong>(602) 505-0308 or aadams@scyclistens.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Smart Recovery, 5-6 p.m. Cortez Integrated Healthcare, 691 E. Empire St. Free. Peer-led support group, self-empowering abstinence based self help group. Details: Kevin Frazier (970) 335-2203.<\/p>\n

Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 6-7:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. All are welcome. Join us in person and online. Online Zoom Meeting: 828 5707 3970 Passcode: 287826 Details: Call (970) 564-3301 or Email: imo.iwpdirector@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, happy half-hour at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. meeting. First National Bank Meeting Room, 2258 E. Main St. Group meets every second Tuesday of the month. Details: mesaverdehorsemen.com.<\/p>\n

American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, Ute Mountain Post 75, 320 N. Harrison St. Free. The monthly meeting is for members and prospective members. Details: (970) 565-8151.<\/p>\n

Comedy Improv Jams, second and fourth Tuesdays through August, 6-8 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St., $20, Learn an improv skill. Register: sunflowertheatre.org<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/div>\n

Centering Prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St. Free. A weekly space offered for quiet contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Every Wednesday. Details: (970) 565-7865 or office@stbarnabascortez.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montelores Catholic Community LIFT Religious Education classes, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Church Center, 20 S. Market St. Preschool through Grade 8. Love and praise Jesus, learn the Catholic tradition, grow in prayer and service. <\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n

:<\/strong> (970) 565-7308, ext. 102.<\/p>\n

Thursdays<\/div>\n

Third Thursdays, Cortez Downtown Market, 5-8 p.m., June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17, Montezuma Park, 3 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. Join this Third Thursday<\/em> community event featuring live music, vendors, food & drink, giveaways and family fun. Details: shopcortez.com\/third-thursdays\/.<\/p>\n

Book Club, 5-6 p.m., First Thursday, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All are welcome. hroe@cortezco.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Strengthening Families Class, 5:30-8 p.m. The Pi\u00f1on Project, 210 E. Main St. Come out to learn skills for the whole family to support bonding and communications. Meets Thursdays through May 30. Details: Asialynn Hager (970) 529-3305.<\/p>\n

Alphabet Soup Support Group meeting, 6 p.m., Pi\u00f1on Project, 210 E. Main St. First and third Thursday support group for parents, caregivers or guardians of children with special needs or behavioral challenges. Child care available with advanced arrangements. Details:<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Maggie at mtevault@pinonproject.org<\/a> or (970) 564-1195.<\/p>\n

Youth Leadership Council, 6\u20138:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Open to Montezuma County high school students.<\/p>\n

Bingo, 6:45 p.m. Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Begins Sept. 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and beverages available. <\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n

:<\/strong> (970) 565-3557.<\/p>\n

Indigenous Wellbriety Talking Circles, 1-2:30 p.m. Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. All are welcome. Join us in person and online. Online Zoom Meeting: 828 5707 3970 Passcode: 287826 Details: Call 970-564-3301 or Email: imo.iwpdirector@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In-person dementia support group, Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead, 694 Cottonwood St. Group meets every third Thursday. Details: (970) 529-2050.<\/p>\n

Self-Care for Caregivers, 4-5:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church 515 N. Park St. Donations. Third Thursdays of the month. Details: Nuriya at (970) 903-0907, Nuriya@onehearthouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fridays<\/div>\n

Chapter 44 Disabled American Veterans lunch, noon. Lindsay-Geer monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Group meets every first Friday of the month. Details: (970) 565-4310.<\/p>\n

Men’s Support Group, 2\u20133 p.m. Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway, Cortez. Details: (970) 565-4400.<\/p>\n

Game Night with Pi\u00f1on Project, 6 p.m. Free. Virtual. Ages 7-17. <\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n

:<\/strong> Landon, (970) 529-3305 or lcook@pinonproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coffee, Crafts and Conversations, every third Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Space for crafters and conversationalists. Coffee and tea are available. hroe@cortezco.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TOPS weight-loss meeting, weigh-in at 9:45 a.m., meeting at 10:30 a.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: dtownley@centurynet.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson and dance, 6-8:30 p.m. fourth Fridays, Heart & Core Yoga, 720 E. Main St. Lesson followed by a dance. Please wear dance shoes or non-street shoes to protect the floor. $20. Contact: j_m@dancewithgraceandrhythm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturdays<\/div>\n

Red Dress Awareness and Action events, noon to 2 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Mildred Road. Details: (612) 422-0791.<\/p>\n

Second Saturdays: Four Corners Dance, 7\u20139 p.m. Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. First dance is free, cover is $15 general admission or $10 per member. DJ plays dance music for all ballroom and two-step dances, all ages welcome. Details: (970) 759-0980 or janheylart@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sundays<\/div>\n

Farmers & Artisans Market, 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St. Free admission. Local produce, meat, plants, herbs, products, handmade goods. Third Sundays through April. Details: (970) 565-6424 or fourcornersfoodcoalition@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DOLORES<\/div>\n
Tuesday, June 9<\/div>\n

Talon Trail Series, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dolores Bike Hostel. Free. First in a series of 4 run\/walk events. Food, drink and prizes provided. squirrelcongress.com\/run<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 9<\/div>\n

Talon Trail Series, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chicken Creek Trailhead.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Aug. 11<\/div>\n

Talon Trail Series, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Boggy Draw Trailhead.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 10<\/div>\n

Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Run + Hike, 1 W Main St., Cortez.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays<\/div>\n

Dolores Rotary Club Meetings, 7:30 a.m. Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. First meeting is free, annual membership $155. Details: Susan Lisak, doloresrotary3256@gmail.com<\/a> or (970) 426-9902.<\/p>\n

Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Masks required. Limit 50 people. First Tuesdays<\/em> of the month. Details: Laura Bauer, (303) 875-4783 or email, ljbauer59@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MANCOS<\/div>\n
Saturday, June 20<\/div>\n

Chasing Ghosts: A Bike Ride with Butch Cassidy and His Wild Bunch, 2 p.m. Mancos Opera House, 136 W. Grand Ave. Historian Andrew Gulliford and Brett Davis explore Butch Cassidy\u2019s legacy and bikepacking the outlaw trail. Free.<\/p>\n

Mancos BurroFest Birthday Bash 2026, 10 a.m., 150 Grand Ave., Mancos. Hosted by the Mancos Creative District. Celebrate burros through art and interaction. Free. Contact (970) 769-8429, events@mancoscreativedistrict.com<\/a> or burrofest.com\/.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 2<\/div>\n

Mesa Verde Writers Conference, all day. Deer Hill Expeditions, 516 N. Mesa St. Three-day conference for writers of all experience levels featuring workshops, faculty-led discussions and community gatherings through Friday, Sept. 4. Cost varies. Details: mesaverdewriters.org.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 7<\/div>\n

Wildbelly Fermentation Fest, 9:30 a.m. Mancos Community Center. Wildbelly brings together fermentation enthusiasts and expert teachers for a two-day event. $30-$240. Details: wildbellyfermentationfest.com.<\/p>\n

Mondays<\/div>\n

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 3-8 p.m. Mancos Community Center, 130 W. Grand Ave.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays<\/div>\n

Montezuma County free legal clinic, 2-5 p.m. Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Available every Second Tuesday of the month. Details: (970) 533-7600.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/div>\n

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 211 W. First St. Weekly storytime for children and families. (970) 533-7600.<\/p>\n

Fridays<\/div>\n

Fridays at the Library, 9 a.m., Public Library, 211 W. First St. Drop-in program with activities for all ages. (970) 533-7600.<\/p>\n

DURANGO<\/div>\n
Friday, June 5<\/div>\n

Mesa Verde 120th Anniversary Celebration, 6-9 p.m., The Arboretum at EsoTerra \u2013 270 County Road 303. Live music from Square Bodies and ShadowTrapp, light bites, door prizes and cider\/wine from EsoTerra.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13<\/div>\n

Four Corners Poetry Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Durango Public Library. Free. Visiting poet laureates from the Four Corners, including Tommy Archuleta (Poet Laureate from Santa Fe), Jake Skeets (Poet Laureate from the Navajo Nation), Laura Tohe (Poet Laureate from Arizona) and Crisosto Apache (our newest appointed Poet Laureate from Colorado). There will also be a panel, community reading, book signings and other poetry-generating activities. Past Western Slope Poet Laureate Art Goodtimes will lead his widely celebrated \u201cTalking Gourds Sharing Circle.\u201d<\/p>\n

FARMINGTON<\/div>\n
Tuesdays<\/div>\n

Tuesday Morning Birders, 8 a.m. Riverside Nature Center, North Browning Parkway. Free. Join a group of beginning and experienced birders to view the over 150 bird species observed at Berg and Animas Parks.<\/p>\n

Four Corners Chess Club, 5-7 p.m., upstairs from Mary\u2019s Kitchen at San Juan College, west of the library. Players of all levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. This club is hosted in partnership with Encore.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays<\/div>\n

Toddler play date, 10 a.m. to noon. E3 Children’s Museum and Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Free. Designed for families with young children to develop early motor skills and find new playmates. Details: (505) 599-1425.<\/p>\n

San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free to guests; $15 annual family membership. Bring your advice, share your techniques, meet other anglers every third Wednesday<\/em>. Details: (505) 320-4238 or SJFFF505@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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