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Southwest Colorado Livestock Association names Cowbelle of the Year

During a crowded banquet on Saturday, a fourth-generation Mancos rancher received the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association’s Cowbelle of the Year Award. Beverly Humiston-Scott has been a member...

DATE: Feb. 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos AgrAbility workshop helps farmers get a grip

At their annual workshop in Montezuma County on Thursday, members of the Colorado AgrAbility Project attempted to help local farmers with physical limitations get a better grip on their business....

DATE: Feb. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Housing Authority loses bid for grant to restore Calkins building

The Montezuma County Housing Authority’s application for a grant to restore the Calkins building was denied because of confusion about who owns the property, Linda Towle told city staff on...

DATE: Feb. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Valley Resources names 2017 project of the year

On Thursday, the charitable group Mancos Valley Resources presented its annual Sponsored Project of the Year award to local nonprofit Pay It Forward. Pay It Forward, one of about 15 nonprofits...

DATE: Feb. 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez planning and zoning considers allowing larger home additions

In its meeting on Tuesday, the Cortez planning and zoning commission discussed a possible land use code change that could give residents more affordable housing options. Right now the city code...

DATE: Feb. 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Conquistador Golf Course open this weekend

It may still be winter in Cortez, but the city plans to open the Conquistador course this weekend for some early rounds of golf. On Wednesday, the course’s resident golf professional, announced the...

DATE: Feb. 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez, Durango students share stories in weekend Talon Tales

Eight students from two high schools will share their stories of comedy and tragedy this weekend at Cortez’s Sunflower Theatre and the Durango Arts Center. “Talon Tales” is a student storytelling...

DATE: Feb. 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Calligrapher charts “Pathways” to peace at Mancos Olio gallery

The next art show at Olio Restaurant and Gallery in Mancos will center on words, not pictures. Mancos calligraphy artist Beth Wheeler will open her show, titled “Pathways,” at the gallery on...

DATE: Feb. 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meet the Mancos trustee candidates

In this year’s municipal election, five candidates are running for four open trustee positions on the Mancos town board. It is Mancos’s first contested election in several years, after five...

DATE: Feb. 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Good Samaritan food pantry moves into temporary location

The Good Samaritan food pantry is moving into a temporary location until its permanent new home in Cortez is ready. On Wednesday, director Kristen Tworek announced the food pantry would now operate...

DATE: Feb. 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Putters go retro for Onward! fundraiser in Cortez

Cortez residents wore their best tie-dye and vintage leather jackets to the third annual Onward! A Legacy Foundation putt-putt tournament on Saturday. This year, 17 teams golfed 10 putt-putt holes,...

DATE: Feb. 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mancos Days Association gears up for summer festival

The newly formed Mancos Days Association met Thursday to plan for this year’s Mancos Days festival. In past years, the annual summer festival has been organized by the town, but in 2017 the board...

DATE: Feb. 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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