Community Calendar

Cortez Public Library will play host to a puzzle race on Thursday, August 27th from 4:00pm.

Teams of up to 4 people will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle. This event is open to adults, teens, and families with tweens.

Further information and registration are available at cortezco.gov/library

Cortez Recreation Center invite all to attend their Big Backyard Community Game Night at Montezuma Park, Cortez on Friday, August 28th from 5:30pm.

The event will feature yard games, prizes and local food trucks.

Cortez Public Library will host Teen Hangout Night on Saturday, August 29th from 5:30 to 8:00pm.

The event will feature structured games, books, computers and snacks.

Four Corners Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group where neighbors help neighbors, and everyone is welcome. They meet Sundays from noon to 1:30 at the Good Sam’s Warehouse in Cortez for a hot, homemade vegan and vegetarian potluck, plus an exchange of books and clothes. Come give what you can, and take what you need.

Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum invite all to attend a Star Party on Friday, September 4th from 6:00pm.

The event will be dedicated to astronomy and attendees can experience informative presentations, guided stargazing and the opportunity to use telescopes.

Stillwater Music in Durango will host a reception on Friday, September 4th from 6:00pm to celebrate student creativity.

This opening reception will feature musical performances from Stillwater students, light refreshments, and interactive art activities from Seed Studio.

Off The Bench in Cortez will host Teen Hangout Night on Saturday, September 5th from 5:30 - 8:00pm.

The evening will feature an open gym, bounce house, structured games and snacks.

Four Corners Food Not Bombs is a mutual aid group where neighbors help neighbors, and everyone is welcome. They meet Sundays from noon to 1:30 at the Good Sam’s Warehouse in Cortez for a hot, homemade vegan and vegetarian potluck, plus an exchange of books and clothes. Come give what you can, and take what you need.

As part of the Talon Trail Series, Run and Hike, Cortez will be the start and end point for runners and walkers on Thursday, September 10th from 5:30 -7:30pm.

Participants can run either 10 or 5k or walk 2 miles. Snacks, hydration, finger foods, product demos and prizes will be available.

Further information on this event is available at squirrelcongress.com/run

The Cortez Recreation Center, in partnership with TeamUp, hosts "Teen Hangout Nights" every second and fourth Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Teens can drop-in and enjoy an open gym, structured games, rock climbing, karaoke and more. Snacks and drinks will be available.