Montezuma Local News
Local NEWS Montezuma serves Dolores, Cortez, and Mancos, Colorado and is part of Local NEWS Network (LNN), a proprietary platform to produce and distribute local NEWS programming in small towns across the USA. Check us out online at www.montezumalocal.news or on one of our four digital displays around town and at the airport.
Episodes
23 episodes
Bear Season Begins
Spring is here and the bears are out. Find out what Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents should do to be bear aware this season. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at
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Cortez to Build Homes on Former High School Site
Scholarship applications for traditional and technical degrees open in May. Learn how to apply! A new fundraiser will be in Mancos on Thursday, May 1, and the Mancos Valley Lions Club will host its annual fundraiser later in May. The
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Cortez Launches Logo Contest for 140th Anniversary
Construction begins in downtown Mancos. Learn what to expect. Step back in time with stories from early Montezuma County. Get ready for wildfire season—learn how to protect your home. And the City of Cortez
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“I'm Here to Exercise My First Amendment Rights”
League of Women Voters of Montezuma County organizes local protest as part of its mission “to defend democracy”. By Deborah Uroda.Watch this story at
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Cortez Workforce Center Hosts Spring Job Fair
Hospice of Montezuma invites you to attend an Advance Directive Seminar. Watch for details! The Cortez Workforce Center will host a spring job fa...
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When Your Family Needs End-of-Life Care
Families don't have to care for a dying loved one in isolation. Hospice of Montezuma offers medical, social and emotional support to help with a loved one's end-of-life care. By Deborah Uroda.
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Sunflower Theatre Celebrates 10 Years
Third Thursdays return to Montezuma Park this summer. Find out how you can participate! Montezuma-Cortez High School will host a district-wide mus...
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National Park Week to Include a Free-Entry Day
An award-winning and best-selling author will present her book at the Cortez Public Library. Find out when! The Cortez Cultural Center invites ar...
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Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Law Enforcement
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? Learn how you can get a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. The San Juan Boards of Cooperative Educational Services will hold a Special Education...
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Grace’s Kitchen Provides Community Meals Amid Growing Need
Grace’s Kitchen at St. Barnabas Church of the Valley Episcopal Church serves free community meals three days a week, no questions asked. By Sa...
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Four States Ag Expo Kicks Off This Weekend
The Four States Agriculture Exposition returns to Montezuma County. Find out where to get tickets. Explore student programs and other possibilities at
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Bill Advances to Expand Park Access for Ute Tribes
A draft of the City of Cortez Safety Action Plan is available for review and public comment. Find out how you can add your input! Join author Scott Graham
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Economic Hardship on the Rise in SW Colorado
United Way of Southwest Colorado using new ALICE study to better understand the region. By Connor Shreve. Watch this story at
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Roosters Brings Breakfast to Mancos
Mancos has a new breakfast spot in town! Roosters serves affordable, homemade dishes and locals are crowing about it! By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at
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Calling All Cortez Creatives!
Calling all Cortez creatives! The LOR Foundation and City of Cortez Public Arts Advisory Committee will offer innovators and artists a unique fu...
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Parking Fees Now in Place at Cortez Municipal Airport
You’ll now have to pay a parking fee at the Cortez Municipal Airport. The Cortez Retail Enhancement Association has partnered with the
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Denkai Animal Sanctuary Opens in Durango
Sanctuary Founder Floss Blackburn hopes the move will help it better serve both Montezuma and La Plata Counties. By Connor Shreve.Watch this story at
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PCC Southwest Branches Out: Forestry Classes Begin Feb. 17
Pueblo Community College Southwest will offer two forestry classes at its Mancos campus starting Monday, Feb. 17 in response to growing workforce demand. Tickets for Mixed in Mancos 2025, the band...
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Don’t Fill Landfills with Fast Fashion
The fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental pollution. Find out how you can shop sustainably for used clothing and sports gear at Durango Outd...
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Immigration Sweeps Unsettle Indigenous Peoples
A lot to unpack in this edition of the Montezuma Roundup. ICE raids spark anxiety among tribal nations. Watch out Mad Hatter! “Burros in Wonderland” c...
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