Community Calendar

The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and Recreation Allies of the Uncompahgre River are hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, July 14th from 6:30pm at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Shelter B in Ridgway State Park to discuss the needs and priorities for recreation along the Uncompahgre River.

Reservations and further information can be obtained by emailing info@uncompahgrewatershed.org.

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.

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.

Bears Ears Partnership will host a lecture at The Bears Ears Education Center with George Rhee of The University of Nevada on Thursday, August 13th at 6:00pm, titled "At the Crossroads: The Colorado River in the Age of Climate Change".

On Saturday, August 15th from 2:00pm at The United Methodist Church in Cortez, Montezuma Heritage Museum will host a lecture exploring the the history and significance of pinto bean farming on the Great Sage Plain.

Presented by Bob Bernhart and Steve Garcher the lecture will focus on the role pinto beans have played in shaping the agricultural economy and cultural identity of the region.

On Saturday, October 17th at 1:00pm, Montezuma Heritage Museum will offer a field trip to explore Mitchell Springs’ rich prehistoric and historic past.

Hosted by Dave Dove and Barbara Stagg, the event will have a limited capacity.

Further information and registration are available at montezumamuseum.org