This week's news roundup touches on Cortez Historical Preservation Day tours, beginning farmer classes at the Old Fort, and where you can find a firewood permit. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto Outlet and FASTSIGNS

Halfway through her weight loss journey, Wendy is feeling joy and confidence again in her clothes as well as how she presents herself. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have been there for her the entire time.

The City of Cortez will offer up to $300 for individual businesses for property improvement projects; 12 Hours of Mesa Verde still seeks volunteers for the May 7 event, and learn how to make your soil more productive. This story is sponsored by Big-O Tires and TruWest Auto Outlet

PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition clinicians is supporting her Wendy on weight loss journey. Having that guide and accountability partner is helping her stay on track to reach her weight loss goal.

Spring snowpack is slightly below normal; Celtic Fair Returns to Cortez, and the Aqueduct Trail System Opens May 1. This story is sponsored by The Norm Phillips Team and TBK Bank

Voters will decide on May 3 whether to retain a .04 percent sales tax for hospital improvements that district board members say will improve access to surgeries, emergency services, health care. This story is sponsored by the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware

Four new council members will take their seats in Cortez City Hall, once election results have been certified; the Montezuma-Cortez School District Board of Directors will meet with three superintendent finalists this week; and get that spring trash ready. Sponsored by Big-O Tires and TruWest Auto Outlet

Holidays, birthdays, and special events, will no longer be a challenge for Wendy. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition is showing her how to make the right choices during her weight loss journey and keep the weight off when she reaches her goal.

The annual Dolores River Festival not only provides the town of Dolores with an economic boost every June, it supports grassroots projects like recycling, trail-building, and river restoration. This story is sponsored by Keesee Motors and FASTSIGNS

The new River Trail Outpost in Dolores is part antique store, part clothing store, part art gallery, and definitely worth a visit! This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley