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Cortez Public Library’s summer reading program is ‘Ocean of Possibilities’

Cortez Public Library’s summer reading program is called “Oceans of Possibilities.” The library has begun using a Beanstack account for members to track their reading, win badges and qualify...

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

League of Women Voters to host forum for 3rd Congressional District candidates

Participants include Republicans and Democrats: Boebert, Coram, Frisch, Sandoval and Walker

DATE: Jun 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Public Library restarts author talk

Cortez Public Library will host its first author talk in years by welcoming J.W. Keleher to discuss his book “Morgellons Pyramid,” from 5-6 p.m., June 7 at the library. Keleher is a resident...

DATE: Jun 1, 2022 | CATEGORY:

League of Women Voters has candidate forums in June

Two of the League of Women Voters meetings in June will focus on candidate forums. On June 8 at 6 p.m., the LWV of Montezuma County will join with other Leagues in the Third District for a ...

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wells Group agent named among America’s top 100

Justin Osborn, Realtor with The Wells Group in both Colorado and New Mexico, has recently been recognized as one of America's Top 100 Real Estate Agents. Osborn has been a licensed Realtor ...

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Woman from Dolores graduates summa cum laude at Ohio State University

Mara Leach, daughter of Steve and Shelby Leach, and granddaughter of Bob and Donna Durant and the late Paul Leach, recently graduated summa cum laude in chemical and biomolecular engineering...

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Onward! A Legacy Foundation awards scholarships

Onward! A Legacy Foundation, a community foundation dedicated to the philanthropic health of Southwest Colorado, has awarded $58,000 in new and renewed scholarships. Scholarships and awardee...

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge assisted living named a U.S. News Best Senior Living community

The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living was named a 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community. The ratings are based on factors like community and activities, food a...

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

196 students to graduate from Pueblo Community College Southwest

Pueblo Community College Southwest will recognize 196 graduates at its 2022 commencement. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. May 14 at the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. Stude...

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coca-Cola collection on display at Cortez Public Library

A Coca-Cola collection will be on display at Cortez Public Library May 4 through July 4. The collection was brought to the library by Heather Roe. For more information, call 565-8117. ...

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY:

Manna seeks garden volunteer coordinator

Manna is seeking a garden volunteer coordinator. This part-time volunteer position works two to six hours a week with the support of the Garden Program manager. Responsibilities include: ...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community

Rent-to-own store donates $500 to Hope’s Kitchen

Aaron’s, a rent-to-own store in Cortez, donated $500 to Hope’s Kitchen on March 29 in an effort to give back to the community. ...

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: