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March 27, 2023
Local Tribes Get Broadband Boost
The 2021 infrastructure bill earmarked more money for broadband internet access than ever before. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is one beneficiary, getting nearly $44 million to connect nearly 1,800 Native American households to high speed internet. Funds will be deployed locally to help close the digital divide faced by Tribal communities. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Southwest Health System and Big O Tires
May 8, 2023
Addressing Equitable Land Access
The Southwest Colorado Equitable Land Project is hosting five public listening sessions on finding solutions to land access barriers. Dolores has released its 2023 events calendar. A day to support caregivers is scheduled at Hospice of Montezuma. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware and FASTSIGNS
May 8, 2023
Fly Fishing Film Festival Drops Line in Durango
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival will visit Durango for the first time Saturday, April 1. Two screenings will be hosted by the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton at 5 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are available online through Five Rivers Trout Unlimited or in-person at Duranglers for $20. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Pops Truck & RV Center and The Payroll Department
March 20, 2023
Rez Dog’s Day in Shiprock
Volunteers from Turquoise Paw Rescue in Shiprock travel the expanse of the Navajo Nation to trap loose dogs and shelter them until they’re released to shelters across the country. Volunteers for Turquoise Paw Rescue normally travel hundreds of miles with traps, blankets, and “smelly foods,” to save mostly female “rez dogs” and their plentiful offspring. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Distill Beer Wine Spirits and Northern Edge Casino
March 16, 2023
Artist Call for Bird-Themed Art Show
Cortez Cultural Center is calling all artists to submit bird-themed art for the annual birding festival. The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the winners of the Historic Colorado Plate Design contest, and Zu Gallery is offering speed dating - with a twist. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Southwest Health System and TruWest Auto
March 10, 2023
Finding Innovative Water Solutions through Local Farmers and Ranchers
The Lor Foundation is awarding rural farmers and ranchers in Colorado and New Mexico grants to implement innovative water solutions. LOR believes those closest to a problem—Western farmers and ranchers in this case—have the best solutions. Through the Field Work initiative, farmers and ranchers in rural parts of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming are eligible for up to $10,000 to implement innovative water projects. The goal is to find the best solutions for using water to grow food in the West. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Southwest Health System and TruWest Auto
March 8, 2023
Mancos Melt Annual Benefit Returns
The 2023 Mancos Melt features a Las Vegas theme. A low-cost, mobile animal service clinic is coming to Cortez. WildEdge Brewing Collective is hosting an upcoming rare-beer tasting. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Keesee Motors and Blondie’s Trophy Room
March 3, 2023
Local Group Pushing for New Bike & Skate Park
A group of Dolores and Montezuma County residents is rallying local support for a new bike pump track and skate park in Dolores. The Dolores Bike and Skate Park Committee has started a GoFundMe campaign and attained 501c3 status, allowing donations to be tax deductible. Organizers hope to fill a needed gap in safe outdoor spaces for kids. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and FASTSIGNS
March 2, 2023
Big Game Hunting Applications Open Now
Hunters hoping to get a big game license this season are being encouraged to apply early. The owner of the Mancos Opera House will be the guest speaker at an upcoming Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. A group of residents is raising money for a new bike and skate park in Dolores. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Lor Foundation and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware
May 8, 2023
Reading Program on the Mend
After funding struggles led to a pause for the local branch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, local volunteers have resurrected the program. The Onward Foundation took over the program and has built up funding and participation. Any child who lives in Dolores or Montezuma Counties under five years old is eligible to receive a free book each month curated by the Dollywood Foundation. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware
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