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Cassie Alexander named Region 9 Economic Development Lender of the Year

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has awarded Cassie Alexander, vice president and senior loan officer with First National Bank, Cortez, with their annual Lend...

DATE: Mar 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

San Juan Regional Medical Center to host career expo

Expo will provide information on current openings, benefits

DATE: Mar 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Water seminar to be held at casino

The Southwestern Water Conservation District’s 39th Southwest Water Seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, 14324 Highway 172 N. There w...

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Nonprofit board training series to be held

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is hosting a three-part Nonprofit Board training series to delve into best practices and professional development for a high functioning, ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

League of Women Voters to hold legislative update with Simpson, McLachlan

League of Women Voters of La Plata County, in conjunction with their Montezuma County chapter, will hold a Colorado Legislative Update meeting Saturday, March 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Dur...

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association is Saturday

The annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association will be held at the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, on Saturday, Feb. 11. at 9 a.m. The morning session begins wit...

DATE: Feb 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Empire Electric director receives credential from National Electric Cooperative Association

Larry Archibeque, District 7 director of Empire Electric Association, has completed the requirements for the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Co...

DATE: Feb 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Four counties qualify for Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade updated the list of qualifying counties for Enhanced Rural Enterprise Zone. This continues to include Archuleta, San Juan,...

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Mustang Camp wins award for best illustrations in children’s book

New York collaborator is on the board of the New Mexico camp

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

10 bands, big crowd turn out for Larry Easterling Benefit

On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Larry Easterling Benefit was held at the Cortez American Legion. I put this event together because Larry is probably the most universally loved person I know, an...

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thank You Letters

Montezuma County Visitor Center and Museum will be closed after Feb. 18

The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum's last day open to the public will be Saturday, Feb. 18 before they close for up to three months to repair and stabilize the center’s fl...

DATE: Jan 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez Adult Education is accepting applications for a childcare assistant position

The Cortez Adult Education Center is hiring for a part-time childcare assistant for 12 hours per week. This position will provide childcare to children ages 1-11 years old, while their paren...

DATE: Jan 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business