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Schools, communities respond to Towaoc teenagers’ deaths

Two Montezuma-Cortez Middle School students died by suicide this weekend, and two high school students attempted suicide in the past week, shaking the neighboring communities of Towaoc and Cortez....

DATE: Jan. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Utes mourn loss of two teenagers

About 150 Towaoc residents young and old attended a candlelit vigil Wednesday night to mourn and honor the two teenagers who took their lives over the long weekend. The vigil at the Ute Mountain...

DATE: Jan. 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

High school band performing with adult musicians

The Montezuma-Cortez High School Symphonic Winds will perform with local adult musicians in a week, and tickets are on sale. The “Voices of Winds” concert on Feb. 2 will feature the high school...

DATE: Jan. 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Cortez Middle School students die by suicide

Over the long weekend, two Cortez Middle School students died by suicide, and one district high school student attempted suicide, according to school district officials. “Anytime that we lose a...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez nonprofit awards over $300,000 to state food banks

Last week, Cortez nonprofit Onward! A Legacy Foundation awarded $326,000 in state funding to 70 food pantries and food banks across Colorado. The money was provided through the Food Pantry...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Future of farming to be discussed at Mancos library

Local farmers will lead a presentation at the Mancos Public Library on Thursday regarding the future of farming and agricultural career paths. “Launching the Next Generation of Farmers and...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school board approves purchases, discusses project-based learning

The Mancos school board approved a series of funding authorizations at their regular meeting on a snowy Monday night. Directors first unanimously authorized Chief Financial Officer Christina Miller...

DATE: Jan. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Painting with Breezy at Pueblo Community College

A painting party is coming to Pueblo Community College Southwest Friday evening. Artistic – or not – community members are invited to take part in painting a four-season tree guided by visual...

DATE: Jan. 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Folk, digital musicians will play at Outlier Cellars in mancos

Outlier Cellars has a few live performances set for this weekend. On Saturday from 7-9 p.m., the cidery at 141 S. Main St. will feature acoustic, electric duo Space Between Shadows. Based out of...

DATE: Jan. 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Artisans of Mancos host sale of Mesa Verde paintings

Two local artists are hosting a show and sale of more than 40 Mesa Verde National Park paintings at Artisans of Mancos, with an opening reception to kick off the showcase on Saturday. Jan Wright is...

DATE: Jan. 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawn Chair Kings to perform at Mancos Brewing Co.

Durango-based western garage band the Lawn Chair Kings will take the stage at the Mancos Brewing Co. on Saturday from 7-10 p.m. The band was founded in 2000 and currently features Pat Dressen on...

DATE: Jan. 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hires, funding approvals on tap for Mancos school board

The Mancos school board is set to consider approving a series of hires and funding authorizations at its regular meeting tonight. Directors are looking to hire Elijah Knepper as the head high...

DATE: Jan. 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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