Discount Registration Ends Soon for Onward!’s Putt-Putt Tournament

January 22, 2025

Discounted registration for Onward! A Legacy Foundation’s 8th Annual Putt-Putt Tournament is available through Thursday, Jan., on the Onward! website. The tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 1. In a unanimous vote, the Mancos Creative District Board of Directors approved a fund-raising project to acquire the Mancos Opera House. The Sunflower Theatre and Four Corners Writers present Live Reading from Four Corners Voices at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. at the Sunflower Theater. Tickets are available on the Sunflower website. Print your own Valentine’s Day Cards during one of two Mancos Common Press workshops in February. Learn more at Mancos Common Press website today. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Hospice of Montezuma.

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Mancos Common Press - https://mancoscommonpress.org/
Onward! A Legacy Foundation - https://onwardfoundation.org/Site/
Mancos Creative District - https://mancoscreativedistrict.com/
Mancos Opera House - https://www.facebook.com/MancosOperaHouse/
Sunflower Theatre - https://sunflowertheatre.org/
Four Corners Writers - https://rocksprings.my.canva.site/fourcornerswriters
Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cortezchamber.com/

Choice Building Supply - https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/06453
Hospice of Montezuma - https://hospiceofmontezuma.org/

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Get ready to don your superhero capes and sharpen your miniature golf skills for Onward!'s Annual Putt-Putt Tournament. The Mancos Creative District hopes to purchase the Mancos Opera House. Find out why. Join the Sunflower Theatre and Four Corners Writers for a night of live readings. And make your own Valentine's Day greeting during a Mancos Common Press Card Making Workshop, you're watching the "Local News Roundup," brought to you by Choice Building Supply and Hospice of Montezuma. I'm Connor Shreve. Discounted registration for Onward! A Legacy Foundation's Eighth Annual Putt Putt Tournament is available through Thursday, January 23rd. The tournament will be on Saturday, February 1st with a check-in at 4:00 PM at the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce. Register as a team of four or compete as an individual. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team for the best team costume and for the best individual costume. This year's theme is Heroes and Villains. All proceeds from the event go to the Onward! Endowment Fund to support local nonprofits. The Mancos Creative District will launch a fundraising drive to buy the Mancos Opera House. The Creative District Board worked this past year with a consultant to develop the Opera House into a community hub of creativity, connection, and learning. To volunteer for the fundraising committee, email chelsea@themancoscreativedistrict.com. The Sunflower Theatre and Four Corners Writers will present a live reading from Four Corners Voices at 7:00 PM on Saturday, January 25th. Contributors will read their poetry, short stories, and essays. Copies of their anthology will be for sale. Tickets are $10 and are available on the Sunflower Theatre's website. Print your own Valentine's Day cards at the Mancos Common Press during workshops Saturday, January 25th, and February 15th and 16th. The January workshop includes materials and instruction on how to use the antique letter press. In February, instructor Kathy Pike will lead a two-day immersive workshop on monotypes using gel printing plates. Space is limited, so register today on the Mancos Common Press website. You can learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thank you for watching this edition of the "Local News Roundup." I'm Connor Shreve.

Growing Community, Culture, and Climate-Adapted Crops

Pueblo Seed & Food Co. is a family-run organic farm and seed enterprise rooted in deep stewardship of land, seed, and community. Established in 1996 and now operating on irrigated acreage near Cortez, Colorado, the company grows a wide diversity of certified organic crops—open-pollinated seeds, chile peppers, varietal garlic, vegetables, legumes, and heritage grains—selling them as seeds, fresh produce, and handcrafted foods through their Seed & Bakehouse retail space. Their mission centers on renewing and strengthening community resilience by stewarding healthy seeds and food, guided by regenerative, biodynamic, and conservation farming traditions that honor both plant genetics and human stories. As winter approaches, Farm Direct Seed & Food Co. invites its community to celebrate the Winter Solstice Fundraiser on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at their downtown Cortez Bakehouse. This festive gathering not only marks the seasonal turning point with music, hands-on milling and baking, and holiday shopping, but also serves as a kickoff to their exciting new initiative—the Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub, developed in partnership with the Onward! Foundation to expand regional capacity for drought-tolerant grain and legume production. Join in the spirit of the season with whole grain cookies, community, and support for food and seed security in the Southwest. By Paige Sparks. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and The LOR Foundation.

The Dolores Public Library Hosts Christmas Crafts and Competitions

The Dolores Public Library invites community members to craft, compete, and enjoy holiday festivities. Join LB Productions for a cozy night of holiday cheer at its Christmas choir concert and community sing-along. And the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado opened applications for the Meaningful Opportunity through Learning and Advancement Scholarship. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Blondie's Trophy Room.

Festival of Wreaths and Silent Auction Begins Nov. 28

The Festival of Wreaths and online silent auction begins Sunday, Nov. 28. The Cortez Parks and Recreation Department seeks community input in a new semi-annual survey. Watch for details! And Thanksgiving Day is the top reported day for home cooking fires. Learn how you can stay safe this holiday season with tips from the National Fire Protection Association. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma and Keesee Motors.

Nearly 5,000 Montezuma Residents Lose SNAP Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, lost federal funding starting on Saturday, November 1st. Learn how Montezuma County may be affected. Local libraries join forces to host a holiday diaper drive. And HomeToGo named 19 Colorado Ski areas on its top-70 list of best ski resorts for visitor value. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Blondie's Trophy Room and Big O Tires.

Durango Has Work Ahead as International Mountain-Bike Championships Host

In 1990, the Union Cycliste Initernational held the inaugural world mountain bike championships in Durango. In 2030, the world's best mountain bike riders will once again return to Purgatory for the UCI World Championships 40 years after the inaugural event. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and Crystal Mart.

Cortez Library and Wildfire Adapted Partnership Receive Grants

The LOR Foundation awarded a grant to the Cortez Public Library to support new technology and youth STEM programs. The City of Cortez seeks community comments on the 2026 proposed budget and applicants to fill board vacancies. And the Wildfire Adapted Partnership will receive more than $2 million from the United States Forest Service. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine and Spirits and Home2Suites.

An Evening of Costumes and Community Celebration

The zombies are coming! Find out who won business and citizen of the year at the Dolores Chamber of Commerce’s zombie-themed banquet. Registration is open for the Cortez Police Department Fall Citizens Academy. And the Hospice of Montezuma will host two free seminars this month. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by LOR Foundation and Choice Building Supply.

SWCO United Way Expands Mission as “Team Up”

As a fund-raising organization, United Way has a powerful reputation and international name recognition. So why would the United Way of Southwest Colorado sever ties with a philanthropic behemoth to become Team Up? President and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Urban explains, and donors like the change. By Deborah Uroda. This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart Durango and Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation.