Prizes, meditation and social hour highlight a wellness mixer planned at Zu Gallery in August. Learn how to identify, harvest and prepare mushrooms at an upcoming seminar hosted by Fish & Fungi. Help supply local kids with the tools they need to return to the classroom this fall at a fundraiser hosted by local businesses. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by TruWest Auto and Blondies Trophy Room
After a recent Housing Needs Assessment, the City of Cortez is updating the land use code and taking other steps to ensure the town has more housing available for the workforce in the near future. Cortez Mayor, Rachel Medina, talks about ways that the city is working on housing issues with local partners. By Illana Newman. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware and TruWest Auto
The Deaf & The Musician features deaf artist Cindy McAllister and singer/songwriter Ben Brinton, who combines American Sign Language with music for a new visual twist on some popular songs you’ve likely heard before. The Cortez Fire Department is accepting employment applications through August 11th. Land, fire and range loss in a series of presentations this summer. The second of four summer sessions are scheduled this week. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and LOR Foundation
Where do we find the next generation of leaders? Well, at least for members of the affiliated tribes of the Grand Canyon, aspiring leaders find a home in the Rising Leaders program, part of the Grand Canyon Trust. Through programs like the regional, intertribal, intergenerational, stewardship expedition (RIISE) program, Rising Leaders aims to build and support the next generation of leaders to create a more just and sustainable future for the Colorado Plateau. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck & RV Center and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College
The story of Ian O’Brien inspired dozens of volunteers to search for the missing hiker daily. Together, they covered 12,000 acres of wilderness. But, after weeks of searching, O’Brien’s family has called the effort off. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Southwest Health System
Fundamental Needs, a Cortez-based non-profit, began by helping out on the Navajo Reservation during the pandemic. Ultimately, the founder’s discovered water was one of the most desired resources on the reservation. It developed a program that installs water systems for individual dwellings that don't have access to clean water. In 2023, the non-profit will continue its expansion into the Farmington and Shiprock areas. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College
Colorado Parks & Wildlife will host three days of archery, fly fishing and shooting education for novice sportswomen later this month in Norwood. The Montezuma Land Conservancy is hoping for community feedback on the results from its G-I-S climate change analysis in Dolores, San Miguel and Montezuma Counties. The most creative drummer in Ghana (@paakowmusic) is coming to Cortez Third Thursdays. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Big-O Tires and Blondies Trophy Room
The Grand Canyon Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau, initiated the Pinyon Jay project to involve volunteers in wildlife conservation. Pinyon Jays have a symbiotic relationship with pinyon trees, making them a key marker in forest preservation for the pinyon and juniper forests dotting the Colorado Plateau. The project aims to gather data and protect the ecosystem while engaging amateur birders and outdoor enthusiasts, making the project accessible to everyone. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Three Rivers Brewery
In Montezuma County, a new group aims to provide an inclusive outdoor space for biking. Queer Byke Brigade, started by Clara Moulton and Kit Jones, aims to provide a safe, accessible, inclusive outdoor community for LGBTQ+ people in Montezuma and La Plata counties. By Ilana Newman. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and Southwest Health System
The Four Corners Community Band will perform summer classics and more during its July Fourth performance at Centennial Park from 4:30 - 6 pm. The second annual iAM Music Fest will take place at Fenceline Cider in Mancos. You can add a personal touch to one of the new garbage trucks with the City of Cortez. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by The Lor Foundation and Kessee Motors
