Jul 10 Friday
Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect across much of southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region because of extreme fire danger.
Restrictions apply on the San Juan and Manti-La Sal National Forests, BLM Tres Rios lands, Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument, as well as several county, municipal and tribal jurisdictions.
Under Stage Two restrictions, campfires, charcoal fires, wood stoves, open burning, fireworks, explosives, outdoor smoking and other spark-producing activities may be prohibited or limited depending on the jurisdiction.
Residents and visitors should check current restrictions before camping, grilling, working outdoors or recreating on public lands. Follow local county, tribal, Forest Service, BLM and National Park Service updates for the latest information.
The Sunflower Theatre will screen the documentary, "The American Southwest: A River Ran Through It", on Friday evenings at 7:00pm throughout the summer.
Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the documentary celebrates the rivers, wildlife, and communities that make the American Southwest one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
Tickets and further information are available at sunflowertheatre.org
Jul 16 Thursday
The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez will host artist group, Blocks Without Borders, throughout July.
The exhibition will display their art quilts. Further information and opening hours are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com
Cortez Makerspace will offer a hands-on patch making class on Thursday, July 16th from 4:00pm.
This class is for both beginners and those will some experience of patch making. Further details and registration are available at fundamentalneeds.net
Jul 23 Thursday
Jul 30 Thursday
Aug 01 Saturday
To celebrate Colorado Day on August 1st, The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board are offering a guided walking tour of historical Downtown Cortez beginning at 10:00am.
Participants are reminded to wear comfortable shoes as a guide leads them on the tour while sharing stories of the people, businesses and events that shaped Cortez's past.
To celebrate Colorado Day on August 1st, The City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board are offering a guided walking tour of historical Montezuma Avenue beginning at 1:00pm.