Briefs

Dinner to support local child’s fight with Leukemia to be held

A benefit dinner will be held to help support local 4-year-old Axel in his fight against leukemia. The dinner begins…

December 10, 2021

New Region 9 board member appointed

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has announced a new board member. Tommy Crosby was approved at…

December 9, 2021

City of Cortez to host two director candidate open houses

The city of Cortez is interviewing for the Parks and Recreation Director and Public Works director positions this week. The…

December 8, 2021

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse to host annual Community Christmas Dinner

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse plan to host the Montezuma County Community Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 25 at the…

December 8, 2021

Region 9 now Rural Jump-Start program sponsoring entity

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado was approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission to sponsor business…

December 8, 2021

Cortez Chamber of Commerce presents Mountain of Thanks Award

Ute Mountain Casino Director of Securty Willard Light was awarded the Mountain of Thanks Award at the Cortez Chamber of…

December 1, 2021

Piñon Project to coordinate annual Christmas for Kids appeal

The Piñon Project is seeking sponsors and donations for its annual Christmas for Kids appeal. Businesses, organizations or individuals are…

December 1, 2021

League of Women Voters plans talk about Cuba tour

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will meet Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m., on Zoom. The program…

November 26, 2021

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel team member honored during gala

Willard Light Recognized for COVID-19 Safety Practices by Cortez Chamber of Commerce

November 22, 2021

Festival of Wreaths back for second year

The second annual Festival of Wreaths, presented by Community Connections, comes back to Main Street Nov. 22 through Dec. 5.…

November 18, 2021

Cortez P.E.O. grant awarded to nursing student

Tawnya Miller, a student at SWCCC, was awarded the Program for Continuing Education Grant from the Philanthropic Educational Organization. She…

November 18, 2021

Wolf Creek Pass to close Thursday for helicopter operations

Colorado Department of Transportation will close U.S. Highway 160 at Wolf Creek Pass for at least two hours Thursday. (Jerry…

November 16, 2021

Grace’s Kitchen, church prepare for annual community Thanksgiving dinner

Karen Mishke drops off pies for the Cortez community Thanksgiving dinner in 2019.du1-i-syn St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Grace’s Kitchen…

November 12, 2021

Grace’s Kitchen to host annual Thanksgiving community dinner

Grace’s Kitchen, in partnership with St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, will host the 19th annual Montezuma County Thanksgiving community dinner. The…

November 11, 2021

Cortez Historical Preservation Board to identify historic properties

The Cortez Historic Preservation board has received a grant from the Colorado State Historical Fund to identify historic homes and…

November 8, 2021

Mancos Middle School congratulates Honor Roll

Mancos Middle School congratulates the students who achieved first quarter high honor roll by maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Eight grade:…

November 8, 2021

For Pet’s Sake Humane Society hosts annual Turkey Trot

For Pet’s Sake Humane Society will host the 18th annual Cortez Turkey Trot at Parque de Vida on Thanksgiving Day,…

November 1, 2021

Montezuma County wins ‘Medium Community of the Year’ at EDCCC awards

Montezuma County was awarded “Medium Community of the Year” at the Economic Development Council of Colorado conference on Oct. 21…

October 29, 2021

Three Southwest Colorado students enroll at University of Utah

Ethan McConnell of Durango, Destiny John of Cortez and Gavan Hart of Pagosa Springs have enrolled at University of Utah,…

October 29, 2021

Community radio serving the Four Corners

The Sunflower Theatre and KSJD Radio headquarters and Main and Market streets.du1-i-syn The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County…

September 24, 2021

New administrator appointed at senior living center

Steve Liencca Mission Senior Living has appointed local business leader Steve Lien to serve as administrator at Three Rivers Estates…

September 23, 2021

Fenceline Cider wins seven medals from summer competitions

Fenceline Cider wins multiple awards

September 7, 2021

Seasonal changes announced for recreation at San Juan National Forest campgrounds and McPhee Reservoir

San Juan National Forest will begin closing some campgrounds and reducing services for the fall and winter season. Campers should…

September 2, 2021

Amanda Blacow graduates from University of the Cumberlands

Local student graduates

August 31, 2021