Board voices backing for marijuana
The town board directed the town administrator on April 9 to begin researching marijuana regulations that could be put in place if the local ban on recreational marijuana sales is allowed to expire in June.
Most board members, including members elected April 1, voiced support for moving toward lifting the ban on recreational marijuana because of the potential to increase sales tax.
"I think we are going to lose if we wait on this whole thing on the financial side," said Trustee Will Stone.
The town voted in overwhelming support to allow the town to impose a flat fee of up to $10 on the sales of recreational marijuana. The fees would not impact medical marijuana.
Town Marshal John Cox voiced his opposition to allowing the moratorium on recreational marijuana to expire because it is still illegal under federal law.
Kindergarten enrollment is April 29
Mancos Elementary will be holding open registration for kindergarten April 29, starting at 5:30 p.m. The open house is a great opportunity to meet the teacher, principal, and other staff. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet other parents and kindergarten students.
If you haven't provided the school your child's name, please call 533-7744. We will create information packets for each family.
Students need to be 5 years old on or before September 15, 2014 to enroll in kindergarten. Mancos School District has a full-day kindergarten program.
Colorado archaeologist plans photo class
Assistant state archaeologist Kevin Black will be teaching a class on "Field and Lab Photography" on May 31 through June 1 at Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum at Fort Lewis College in Durango.
This 15-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification, and is open to the public. No prior classes are required.
Total cost for the class is $12. To reserve a space, make out a check to the Colorado Historical Society and mail it to Florence Mason, 1940 County Road 250, Durango, 81301 before May 20.
For further information contact Florence Mason at FMason@frontier.net
Free training for therapeutic riding
Medicine Horse Center is in need of volunteers at both Mancos and Durango facilities.
Volunteers must be available to help during the day during the week, and must be capable of sustained physical activity. No horse experience is required, but experienced horse lovers are welcome.
Training will take place Thursday, March 1 from 9 a.m. until noon at Medicine Horse in Mancos at 40700 Road J. Please RSVP by calling our volunteer coordinator at 970-570-9611. www.medicinehorsecenter.org.
Mancos Valley Distillery presents The Moetones
The Moetones return to the DistilleryFriday, April 25, at 8 p.m. after a long tour of other places and spaces.
Special guests not determined at time of printing.
For more info contact Ian at 970-946-0229.
Montelores childhood fair is April 26
The Fifth Annual Montelores Early Childhood Fair and Celebration is Saturday, April 26th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex Building.
It is a free health fair for children, birth to 5 and offers developmental and health screenings, entertainment, fun activities and much more.
Car seat inspections and installation is available until noon. Car seats available for $25, and bike helmets for $5. Fittings are available as well.
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