Community Calendar

The Cortez City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at City Hall on Roger Smith Ave. starting at 7pm.

The Montelores Coalition will host a meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd at Cortez Chamber of Commerce at 5:30pm.

This is for residents, business owners, tribal members, agricultural producers, and outdoor enthusiasts to share feedback on the Montelores Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan.

This plan outlines strategies to balance the region’s growing recreation opportunities with the protection of natural, cultural, and agricultural resources. The meetings will include a presentation of the draft plan, interactive discussion stations, and opportunities to provide input on proposed goals and strategies.

The Over The Hill Gang Cortez Car Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the United Methodist Church, located at Empire and Park Streets. Meet and greet begins at 6pm, followed by the meeting at 7pm. Anyone with a love for cars is welcome! For details, call 970-560-1891.

The Montelores Coalition will host a meeting on Thursday, December 4th at Mancos Community Center at 5:30pm.

This is for residents, business owners, tribal members, agricultural producers, and outdoor enthusiasts to share feedback on the Montelores Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Plan.

This plan outlines strategies to balance the region’s growing recreation opportunities with the protection of natural, cultural, and agricultural resources. The meetings will include a presentation of the draft plan, interactive discussion stations, and opportunities to provide input on proposed goals and strategies.

ZU Gallery in Cortez will host an acoustic open mic night on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Yves Giraud will facilitate the open mic and provide all the necessary equipment.
All musicians and performers, regardless of experience level, are welcome to come and share their talent.
More information is online at ZUgallery.com.

Durango Arts Center will screen, "Journey Down the Gila" on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30pm.

This is the first full-length film that visually captures the beauty of the Gila River. The documentary, directed by Albuquerque film maker, David Garcia, tells the story of three New Mexico teens who died in service to the wild places they loved, their mothers’ trip down the river they sought to protect, and the struggle to keep the Gila flowing free.

Further information is available from durangoarts.org

Hospice of Montezuma will facilitate a weekly meeting for men each Friday from 2:00 - 3:30pm.

This group is for men who might benefit from sharing things that have been weighing on their minds. Seeing things from a new perspective is often very helpful. Mental health matters!

More information is available by calling Derek Streeter on (970) 565 4400.

Friday, December 5th will see shops and galleries in Downtown Mancos take part in an Olde Fashioned Christmas Event.

Beginning at 4:00pm, the event will include nativity scenes at Mancos Opera House, a Rudolph Run, a 1K and 5k run, a tree lighting ceremony, music from local schoolchildren, refreshments and a parade. Local stores will have extended opening hours.

More detailed information is available at mancosvalley.com

Montezuma County Annex in Chestnut Street, Cortez, will play host to The Fly Aways rock band on Friday, December 5th from 7:00pm.

Featuring live dance music, this is an alcohol free event and is sponsored by The LOR Foundation, Four Corners Dance Society and Onward! A Legacy Foundation.

Further information is available by calling or texting (970) 759 0980.

St. Margaret Mary Church in Cortez will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00am to 4:pm.

Featuring a variety of vendors, handcrafted items, wreaths, gift baskets, table decorations, and more, the bazaar will also offer a continental breakfast offering Mona Makes cinnamon rolls, and a lunch menu of Navajo tacos.