Community Calendar

On Saturday, June 6th at 10:00am, The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board invite the public to join them on a stroll along Main Street to discover the stories and landmarks that have shaped the community.

Attendees are reminded to wear comfortable shoes for this guided walking tour during the organization's Heritage Days event. A guide will share stories of the people, businesses, and events that shaped Cortez’s past.

On Saturday, June 6th at 1:00pm, Mancos Public Library will host musician Charles Wecker.

Charles Wecker's music is an intimate conversation across roots, folk, and American music sung and played on mandolin and guitar. A pot luck will follow the performance.

On Saturday, June 6th at 1:00pm, The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board invite the public to join them on a stroll along Montezuma Avenue to discover the stories and landmarks that have shaped the community.

Attendees are reminded to wear comfortable shoes for this guided walking tour during the organization's Heritage Days event. A guide will share stories of the people, businesses, and events that shaped Cortez’s past.

Each First Sunday of the month, Mancos Public Library will host two traditional Kundalini yoga classes at both 7:00 and 9:00am in person and on Zoom.

Hosted by Colette, the class will involve breathing techniques, movement and meditation and these can also be done from a chair.

Further information is available from mancoslibrary.org

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.

On Sunday, June 7th at 5:00pm, The 12th Annual Durango Cowboy Gathering Barn Dance will take place at River Bend Ranch.

The event will feature music by The Desert Thunder Band and a silent auction fundraiser. Attendees are invited to bring their own picnic or purchase food and beverages on site.

Further information is available by calling 512 517 5619.

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.

As part of the Talon Trail Series, Dolores Bike Hostel will be the start and end point for runners and walkers on Tuesday, June 9th 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 and others in the summer series are available at squirrelcongress.com/run

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

Dolores River Brewery hosts Trivia Night every Wednesday from 6.00 to 8:00pm.

Teams of one to six people are welcome to test their knowledge among fellow trivia lovers.

Kelly's Kitchen will serve chicken kastu, pulled pork, and grilled cheese from 4:00 to 8:00pm.