The Mancos National Honors Society and High School Student Council would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Chili Cook Off to help raise money for the Mancos Volunteer Fire Department. The funds raised are intended for safety gear.

Thank you to the Mancos Parent/Teacher Association for donating the prize money for first- sec ond- and third-place winners. We would also like to thank: totallycostumes.com, The Mac Ranch, Blue Tiger Tattoo, Michael Mauro, The Painted Turtle, Kaleidoscope, Susie Small, Tammy Spencer, Tara Willburn, P&D Grocery, Chavolo's, Brenda Burton, Monica Roybal, Debbie Roybal, Catherine Fox, Emilie Benke, Dylaina Morelli, Sharon Martinez, Bob & Sue Erner, Kristen Dennison, Teri Simmons and Vicki Aspromonte for their donation items to the cookoff. A special thanks to LaVonne Heaton for donating her time to help run the event and congratulations for winning first place.