Heroes get free coffee as Loops Coffee House honors first responders monthly

Marc Loops said he wants to give back to first responders and law enforcement. First responders can get free coffee at Loops Coffee House & Bistro, 318 E. Main St., on the 15th of each month...

Cortez volunteers serve Thanksgiving meal with 60 turkeys

Annual Thanksgiving meal is expected to reach 900 people

Thanksgiving meal resources in Southwest Colorado when budgets are tight

SNAP lapse continues to have ripple effects, food resource organizations say

Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land

Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices

Farmers Market: Mesa Verde Lavender is the result of a dare

The farm’s culinary lavender is used in regional ice cream and coffee shops, restaurants and bars

Farmers Market: Mighty Mike’s Foods turns kale chips into a fun snack

The gluten- and dairy-free food is made from local produce

Farmers Market: Bell Beef raises cattle, runs country store near Cortez

The meat is grass-fed, grass finished and antibiotic- and hormone-free

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Wednesday, Jan. 1 Jingle Bell Walk, 11:30 registration, walk at noon. Ute Mountain Recreation Center, 309 Valley View Lane. Jingle Bell Walk to promote awareness of healthier activiti...

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Wednesday, Dec. 25 Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Requests for delivery must be received by Monday, Dec. 23. For more information, to donate or to ...

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Wednesday, Dec. 18 Annual Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, 100 N. Market St. Free. Music from your favorite Christmas movies including “Frozen,” “Charlie Brown Christmas”...

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Now through Friday, Dec. 20 Ginger Bread House Raffle, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One free entry per household. Enter to win one-of-five gingerbread houses. Drawing held ...

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Thursday, Dec. 5 Book Club, 5 p.m. Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. First Thursday Book Club meets at the Cortez Library. Details: hroe@cortezco.gov. Friday, Dec. 6 Raven ...