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The Southwestern Cowbelles ceremoniously posted their annual quilt in the windows at Southwest Printing on Thursday, meaning that raffle tickets for a chance to take home the handcrafted quilt are available for purchase.<\/p>\n
The Cowbelles are a women\u2019s group that works alongside the Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association. They have been auctioning off a quilt at the Livestock Association\u2019s annual meeting for nearly four decades, according to Cowbelle member Ann Neely.<\/p>\n
Each square features the brand of a local rancher.<\/p>\n
The brown and white quilt will be raffled off about 9 p.m. at this year\u2019s Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association meeting at the Cortez Elks Lodge on Feb. 9. Funds raised from the raffle will go toward Cowbelle operations.<\/p>\n
Southwest Printing is at 113 E. Main St.<\/p>\n
Raffle tickets cost $1 apiece, or six for $5. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Mary Ellen McComb at 882-7928.<\/p>\n