Cortez student graduates from WGU
Sandra Jones, of Cortez, has received her bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies (K-8) from Western Governors University. The university held its 30th semi-annual commencement ceremony in Orlando on Feb. 6 and celebrated the graduation of more than 7,300 graduates.
The university awarded 4,557 undergraduate and 2,759 graduate degrees in business, information technology, K-12 teacher education, and healthcare professions, including nursing.
Graduates reside in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, as well as Armed Forces personnel stationed overseas. Claire Bilby, senior vice president of event operations and premium services at Walt Disney World Resort, delivered the commencement address. Students who were not able to attend the ceremony in person were able to watch the event via live video stream on the WGU website.
Mesa Verde plans plant hike
Botanist Al Schneider leads for a winter plant identification hike at Morefield Campground on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 9 a.m.
The guided hike is free, but advance signup is requested. This hike is recommended for individuals high school age to adult.
Participants will meet at the Morefield Village parking lot, and then explore the hillsides around the Morefield Campground, learning how to identify plants in the winter, when their foliage is not present. Be prepared to be outdoors for 2-3 hours with extra layers of clothing, water, and snacks. There is a limit of 15 participants.
If needed, snowshoes will be provided, or you may bring your own.To sign up, for weather conditions, and for more information on the hike, please call the Chapin Mesa Museum at 970-529-4631. A flyer with more information and other upcoming hikes can be found at http://go.nps.gov/mvwgh2016.
More trees planned for Main Street
The downtown core in Cortez will be a bit more shady this summer.
The city will be lining Main Street from Washington to Elm street with new trees mostly in planters.
The Parks and Recreation Department plans for 18 new trees on the sidewalks from April through September.
The idea was sparked by the tree in front of Flat Belly Organics, City Manager Shane Hale said at Cortez City Council workshop in February.
“They are big and impressive visually,” he said.
Board announce tour of old M-CHS
The Re-1 Board of Education and the M-CHS Community Task Force will tour the “retired” high school building at 206 W. Seventh St. Tuesday, March 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
This will be the first meeting of the task force and the Re-1 Board of Education to discuss how to move forward in determining a solution for the vacant building.
The general public is invited to attend.
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