Community Calendar

On Friday, April 10th at 11:00am Cortez Public Library is hosting a Mesa Verde Park Ranger.

Using illustrated images and an interactive story time, the ranger will tell kids traditional stories from the Puebloan people.

Hospice of Montezuma is offering a weekly men’s discussion group on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The group is open to men who want a supportive space to talk about what’s been on their minds and hear different perspectives. For more information, call Derek Streeter at 970-565-4400.

As part of their Teen Gaming Series, Cortez Public Library will host Teen Gaming Hour on Friday, April 10th at 2:00pm.

The event will feature Nintendo Switch games, snacks, and friendly competition.

Further information is available at cortezco.gov/library

Miller Middle School in Durango will host a Battle of the Bands on Friday, April 10th at 7:00pm.

This fundraising event supports and celebrates youth music programs.

On Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am Mancos Conservation District are hosting their annual meeting featuring guest speaker, Steve Wolff, General Manager of the Southwestern Water Conservation District.

Steve, will give updates about the Colorado River negotiations and how our area may be impacted by different decisions.

On Saturday, April 11th at 1:00pm Cortez Makerspace will host an Introduction to Lightburn and Laser Engraving.

Attendees will learn the basic of setting up designs, working with different materials, and safely operating the laser.

Further information and registration are available at makerspace@fundamentalneeds.net

On Saturday, April 11th at 2:00pm, Montezuma Heritage Museum in Cortez will host Bill Harris for a presentation called "Traipsing Across the Colorado Plateau, Misadventures with Fred Blackburn".

Bill Harris and Fred Blackburn have spent more than four decades exploring the Colorado Plateau together. In this event, they will share stories from the field.

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.

The Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center offers rides for Veterans to medical appointments and is looking for volunteer drivers to join the team. Vehicles and gas are provided for these trips.

For more information, call 970-565-4310.

Cortez Recreation Center will be hosting a Men's and Women's Softball League beginning Monday, May 11th.

All skill levels are welcome. The silver league is designed for casual, recreational players while the gold league is more competitive.

Teams of at least twelve players can register before May 1st or find more information by calling 970 564 4080.