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CortezTuesday, Feb. 18
Montezuma Youth Pride meeting, 5:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, corner of North and Elm. Supports programming for LGBTQ2S+ youths in Montezuma County. Details: 565-7865 or montezumayouthpride@gmail.com.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Cortez Library’s Books ’n’ Brews, 5:30 p.m., Main Street Brewery. Details: 565-8117.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Free.
A Vet’s Vignettes: True Stories from Marty McKean, DVM, 6 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center gallery. McKean, retired local veterinarian and former military veterinarian, will share some of his best animal stories. Free, informal presentation. Details: 565-1151.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20
Free Estate Planning Seminar, 5:30 p.m., Century 21 West Slope Realty, 2218 E. Main St. Free. RSVP required. A general overview of estate planning. Details: erin@fone.net or (303) 588-2695.
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s monthly board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Discussion will include the group’s finances, pet assistance programs, upcoming spring yard sale and vaccination clinic. All welcome. Details: 565-PETS/7387.
Friday, Feb. 21
Live music with Bentley Monk, 7 p.m., WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N Market St. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Dolores River Anglers local Trout Unlimited chapter’s Prime Rib Gala Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Brewery. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet at 6:30 p.m., live auction at 7:30 p.m. $30. Proceeds fund education, outreach and conservation projects in the Upper Dolores watershed. Details: tickets at www.coloradotu.org/dra2020banquet or cash only at WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St. Call Duncan Rose at 570-9905.
Cortez Adventist Christian School international food fair, 7 p.m., County Annex/Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. $1/ticket. One ticket per portion of international food. Details: Raven, (402) 730-1653.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
The Young Irelanders concert, 7 p.m., M-CHS auditorium, 418 S. Sligo St. $10 youths, $25 adults, $50 season tickets, purchased at the door. Details: www.swcoloradoconcerts.org, Julie Ayers at 882-1284 or Eric Wilson at 739-8508.
Mardi Gras pancake supper to benefit Grace’s Kitchen, 5-7 p.m.. St. Barnabas Church, corner of North and Elm. $8 adults, $4 children 10 and younger, $20 per family in advance or at the door. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, blueberry French toast, fruit and drinks. Details: 565-7865.
Friday, Feb. 28
National bestselling author Pam Houston, 6 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Reading and signing of her most recent book, “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country.”
Mesa Verde National Park winter festival, 6-9 p.m., Morefield Campground, 4 miles past the park’s entrance station. Free. Snowshoe or hike Meadow Bliss and Cottontail Loop trails. Night sky viewing. Details: 529-4461.
Live music with Mark Niernberger, 7 p.m., WildEdge Brewing Collective, 111 N. Market St. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Cortez homebuyer education class, 8:30 a.m., Cortez school administration building, 400 N. Elm St. $15. Budget, credit, insurance, lending, down payment assistance programs, real estate and inspection. Space is limited. Details: www.homesfund.org.
Lawn Chair Kings, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre at KSJD, 8 E. Main St. $10.
Onward! fifth annual putt-putt tournament, downtown Cortez. Teams of four, $275; individuals, $75. Funds support Onward!’s annual grant cycle. Theme is “At the Movies.” Dress up for prizes. Details: bit.ly/OnwardPutt.
Saturday. March 7
Raven Narratives March event with theme “First/Lasts,” 7:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Details and pitches at www.ravennarratives.org/contact.
Montezuma County Democrat’s precinct caucuses, 2 p.m. at: Precinct 1, 22277 Road 20, Lewis; Precincts 2 & 3, Dolores High School Gymnasium, 1301 Central Ave., Dolores; Precincts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St., Cortez; Precinct 11, Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave., Mancos.
Saturday, March 14
Annual Tip-a-Cop event, 4-9 p.m., J Fargo’s, 1209 E. Main St. Local law enforcement officers volunteer as servers to earn tips for the local DARE and Digital Future Incentives education. In memory of Chief Roy Lane. Details: Tiffany at 564-0242 or tiffghere@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, March 17
VFW Auxiliary Post No. 5231 St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Traditional corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings. Adults $9; children 5 to 11, $5; 5 and younger, free. “250” raffle winners chosen at 7 p.m. Details: lenihan@q.com.
Saturday, March 21
Montezuma County Democrats county assembly, 9:30 a.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St.
Cortez Farmers Market spring vendor meeting. 10 a.m., Empire Electric Calvin Denton Room, 801 N. Broadway. Details: Jodie Sutton at 739-6627, cortezfarmmkt@gmail.com or www.cortezfarmmarket.com.
Saturday, April 25
Upcycle art show and silent auction, with nnual Earth Day celebration with Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County, noon-6 p.m., Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Local artists and crafters, silent auction, refreshments and cash bar. Proceeds support improvements to ReStore. Details: Artists and crafters applications at the ReStore or call 565-8312.
Thursday, May 7
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders talk hosted by Illuminate, 9-11:30 a.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Presented by Eileen Bisgard, founder of NOFAS Colorado, and Heather Hotchkiss, brain injury specialist with the Colorado Department of Education. Details: www.illuminatecolorado.org/fasd.
Monday, March 9
Montezuma County Search and Rescue business meeting, 6 p.m., Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St. Free. Open to the public.
Wednesday, March 11
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, 6 p.m., The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire St. Free. Meetings are open.
Saturday, March 14
The Four Corners Dance Society “Dance Into Spring,” 7 p.m., Montezuma County Senior Center, 117 N. Chestnut St. Members, $10; nonmembers, $15. Details: fourcornersdancesocietyr@gmail.com or 759-0980.
Monday-Friday
Nondenominational silent meditation, 7 p.m., Johnson Building, 925 Broadway No. 184. Free. Details: 560-2822.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
First Monday
Montelores Early Childhood Council luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Johnson Building Room 110, 925 S. Broadway. Public invited. RSVP for lunch to Vangi McCoy, 749-7017 or vangim@monteloresecc.org. Bring a beverage.
Southwest Cowboy Church, Lewis Arriola Community Center. Potluck, 6 p.m.; service and message, 7 p.m.
First Tuesday
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other neurological support, 10 a.m.-noon, Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Diabetes support group, 3:30-5 p.m., Kiva Room, Southwest Memorial Hospital. For type 1 or 2 diabetes. Free. Details: Jenny Nuuttila, 564-2275.
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Details: 565-8151.
First Wednesday
Recent Spouse Loss support group, 3-5 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Cortez Historic Preservation Board meeting, 5 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 E. Roger Smith Ave.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse. Details: Jan Gardner, montezumagop@gmail.com or 565-2197.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss support group, 5-6:30 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital Kiva Room. Free. Details: 564-2276.
Cocktail Culture informal monthly happy hour, 5 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. $15 suggested donation. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
VFW Auxiliary Montezuma County Post 5231 meeting, 6 p.m., First Southwest Bank, 1510 E. Main St. Details: 570-5755.
Montezuma County Democrats meeting, The People’s Place, 215 E. Main St. All welcome. Details: 516-1693.
The Montezuma County VFW Post 5231 meeting, 7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Details: vfwpost5231@gmail.com.
First Friday
Alzheimer’s and dementia support group, noon, Vista Mesa Assisted Living, 1206 N. Mildred Road. Lunch. Details: 259-0122.
Disabled American Veterans meeting, with lunch at noon, meeting at 12:30 p.m., Veterans Outreach Center, 432 N. Broadway. Details: 560-2793.
First Saturday
Montezuma County Chapter of MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, monthly meeting. Details: contact montezumamomsdemandaction@gmail.com.
First and Third Saturday
Four Corners Square Dancers dance, 6:30 p.m., Kemper Elementary School, 620 E. Montezuma Ave. Details: 739-3385, 749-9682, 565-9836.
Second Tuesday
Montezuma County Historical Society luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Public invited. Details: Ann Wilson Brown, 565-2747.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Mayor’s office hours, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave.
Second Wednesday
Montezuma County Hospital District board meeting, 6-8 p.m., EMS Training Room, 1450 E. Johnson Drive. Public welcome. Details: 564-2146.
Montezuma County Democrats Executive Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Second Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Women meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Veach and Main streets. All welcome. Details: Rosemarie Beall, 564-1576.
Free supermarket tours, noon-1 p.m., with Southwest Health System dietitian. RSVP and details: 564-2275.
Estate planning seminar, 5-7 p.m., Vectra Bank Conference Room, 350 W. Montezuma Ave. Free. RSVP: erin@fone.net. Details: (303) 588-2695.
The Southwest Woodworkers Guild meetings, 7 p.m., Various locations. Beginners and experts. Details: Tom, 882-7360.
Third Monday
High Desert Vegetarians and Vegans potluck, 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Open to everyone. Details: Jim Skvorc, 903-0944.
Third Tuesday
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen meeting, 7 p.m., First National Bank, 2258 E. Main St. Details: www.mesaverdehorsemen.com or (503) 927-1681.
Third Wednesday
Critical Conversations series, 5-7 p.m., Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments. Details: www.cortezculturalcenter.org.
Montezuma County Democrats Central Committee meeting, The People’s Place, 2409 E. Empire. Open meeting. Details: 516-1693 or chair@montezumadems.org.
Fourth Tuesday
Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: jcuesta@colegalserve.org or (800) 521-6968. Fourth Wednesday
Cancer education and support group, 3 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway. Details: 565-4400.
Fourth Thursday
Local Resource Support Clinic, 2-4 p.m., Hospice of Montezuma, 512 N. Broadway.
Every Monday
SMART Recovery classes with Axis Health System, 10-11 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. All ages. Details: Candice Seay at 422-2060.
Embrace Grace support group for pregnant women, 6:30 p.m., Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Free. Details: Debbie, 739-2344 or hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 764-0920 or communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com.
Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Details: 4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com or Four Corners Community Band on Facebook.
Every Monday and Thursday
One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Appointments: 565-8117.
Every Tuesday
The Southwest Artists League meeting, 10 a.m., County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. Have fun with fellow artists. Details: Saralynn at 560-9927.
Bridge players needed, 1:30 p.m., Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church, 305 S. Washington St. Details: 565-6088 or 565-7024.
Cortez Public Library Family Entertainment Series, 2 p.m., 202 N. Park St. Details: 565-8117.
Divorce Recovery 13-week class with Rock Springs Church, 6 p.m. Sept. 3-Dec. 3, Rock Springs Church, 32233 U.S. Highway 160. $15. Childcare provided. Details: 570-7775 or 778-0689.
Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., American Legion, 420 N. Harrison St.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Cortez Rec Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave. Cost: $4. Details: Donna Hicks, 564-4080, donnahicks42@yahoo.com.
Master’s Swimming Group with Cortez Water Dragons, 6-7:30 a.m., Cortez Rec Center. All levels. Cost: Entry fee plus $40 a month.
Every Wednesday
Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meeting, noon, Shiloh Steakhouse, Main and Sligo streets. Details: 564-3144.
Sitting in the quiet, meditation, contemplation, prayer, 12:15-12:45 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Details: 565-7865.
Wednesday Activities Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free for students ages 8-12. 565-8117.
Every Thursday
Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m.
Mini med video presentations, noon-2 p.m., Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Limited seating. Details: register online at www.formstack.io/23C07.
Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, early bird game at 6:45 p.m.; others follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 2100 N. Dolores Road. Food and beverages.
Montezuma County Senior Center senior dance, 7-9 p.m., 107 N. Chestnut St. Details: Nita Warner, 565-9855.
Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 8 p.m., Cortez Dental office, 43 W. Montezuma Ave. Details: 799-2183.
Every Friday
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cortez City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Details: (435) 414-4733.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program, 6-7 p.m.; learning group, 7-8 p.m.; open share, 8-9 p.m., Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160. CR Café. Child care provided.
Every Sunday
Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship meeting, 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park Ave.
Simply A Course in Miracles, 4 p.m., various venues. Details: 946-2194 or coloradoacim@gmail.com.
Dolores
Thursday, Feb. 20
Winter Tales Lecture Series, “Music & Musings,” with Glenn Smith, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Thursday, March 5
Winter Tales Lecture Series, “Rwanda: Healing the Trauma of Genocide,” with Chuck Haspels, 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Saturday. March 7
Montezuma County Democrats precinct caucuses, 2 p.m., Precincts 2 & 3: Dolores High School Gymnasium, 1301 Central Ave.
Thursday, March 19
Winter Tales Lecture Series, “Saqsaywaman: A Building Marvel with Vince Lee,” 6:30 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: 882-4127 or www.doloreslibrary.org.
Saturday, March 28
Dolores Chamber Spring Banquet with steampunk Wild Wild West theme, 6-10 p.m., Dolores Community Center. $30 per person, $50 per couple, $200 for a table of eight. Costumes encouraged. Dinner, cash bar, silent and live auctions. Details: www.doloreschamber.com.
First Tuesday
Dolores Mountain Quilters meeting, 10 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. All welcome. Details: www.doloresmountainquilters.org or Suzanne Butterfield at (404) 374-6558.
Fourth Tuesday
The 4Corners Republican Women meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shiloh Steakhouse, 5 S. Veach. Details: 560-0763.
Every Tuesday
Help with Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, 2-5 p.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Free. Details: 882-4127.
Civil Air Patrol Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron meeting, 6:30–8:30 p.m., K9 Search and Rescue. Details: Debrah Archer, 759-5669.
The Dolores Rotary Club meeting, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Ponderosa Restaurant, 715 Railroad Ave. Cost: two free meetings, yearly membership $150. Details: Susan, 426-9902 or DoloresRotary3256@gmail.com.
Every Wednesday
Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Stories, snack and activity for preschoolers and caregivers. Details: 882-4127.
Bible studies, 6 p.m., Chapel on the Farm, 19927 Road 26.2 Loop. Details: 903-6153.
Third and Fourth Thursday
K9 Search and Rescue Team meeting, 7 p.m., at the Dog House. Learn about search and rescue, navigation, survival. Applications accepted. Details: 882-4746.
Every Thursday
Recovery Support Group meeting, for sober living, 7 a.m., Dolores Methodist Church, 105 N. Eighth St. Details: Sue, 739-1049.
Every Sunday
Unitarian Universalists meeting, 11 a.m., Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. Discuss comparative philosophies and religion. Details: Darlene, 565-6173; www.fourcornersuu.org.
Mancos
Friday, Feb. 21
Live music with The Badly Bent, 6 p.m., Mancos Brewing Co., 484 Highway 160 E. Frontage Road. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 29
Town Hall with Rep. Barbara McLauchlin, 10 a.m., Mancos schools cafeteria. Discussion on funding for public education K-12.
First Saturday
Teen Café Nights, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Details: 533-7600 and www.mancoslibrary.org/teen-news-and-events.
Second Saturday
Geeks and Gamers, 2-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Ages 17 and older.
Second Tuesday
Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, 2-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Walk-ins welcome. First-come, first-served. Details: www.checkerboard.co.
Third Friday
Teen Game Night, 7-10 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Every Tuesday
Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Bilingual, seasonal story time for ages birth through 6 years.
Knit or crochet, 6-7 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Teens and adults welcome. Free. Bring supplies. Register: www.mancoslibrary.org; 533-7600, ext. 206; or kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.
Every Wednesday
After-school program for grades 1-5, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Art, science, stories, living skills. Details: 533-7600.
Every Friday
Science Fridays, 10-11 a.m. kindergarten to grade 3, 11 a.m.-noon grades 4-5, Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Outdoor Adventures, 1-3 p.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St.
Farmington
Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 20-23
“Disaster! A ’70s Disaster Movie Musical, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $10-$32. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and unforgettable 1970s hits like “Knock On Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff.” Details: bit.ly/372QAtY.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 21-22
Four Weddings and an Elvis, 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 Saturday, Totah Theater, 315 W. Main St. $10-$12. Four-times-married, three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies. Details: www.facebook.com/TEAcommunitytheatre.
Saturday, Feb. 22
The Farmington Cinematheque Series presents “The Day Shall Come,” 7 p.m., San Juan College’s Little Theatre, 4601 College Blvd. $5. Details: (505) 566-3430.
Tuesday, March 3
Brown Bag Fundraiser, 11 a.m., Northwest New Mexico Seniors, 742 West Animas. Purchase a lunch provided by Fat Boys Deli for $10. Support home delivered meals for homebound senior citizens throughout San Juan County. Delivery available. Prepay by Feb. 27.
Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop, 7:30 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W Arrington St. $8-$18.
Sunday, March 8
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular, 2-4 p.m., Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. $8-$18. High-energy, family-friendly acrobats, aerialists and circus specialty artists.
Wednesday, March 11
Hummingbird (Memory) Cafe, 2 p.m., Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Free. Relaxing environment for people with dementia and their care partners to gather.
Durango
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 21-23
Three-day artist workshop with Lyn Boyer, all day, Sorrel Sky Gallery, 828 Main Ave. $550. Learn how to identify and avoid potential problems while convincingly incorporating figures and animals into a painting. For confident beginners to advanced.
Sunday, Feb. 23
San Juan Symphony Beethoven@250 Concert, 3 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $16-$55.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Sanctuary petition delivery and rally, 9:30 a.m., meet on Eighth Street and Ninth Street between Main Avenue and East Second Ave to march to Rep. Scott Tipton’s office, 835 East Second Ave. A rally of support to deliver Rosa’s Private Bill petition. Details: rosabelongshere@gmail.com.
Paws For Celebration annual fundraising event to Benefit Lisa Parker’s Puppies, 5:30 p.m., Wild Horse Saloon, 601 East Second Ave. Admission at the door.
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 28-29
Banff Film Festival World Tour, 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. $15. Doors open at 6 p.m. Silent auction each night. Proceeds benefit San Juan Citizens Alliance and Rocky Mountain Wild.
Thursday, March 12
Durango regional job fair, noon, La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2500 Main Ave. Free. Meet dozens of area employers and interview for some jobs on the spot.