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New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

July 8, 2026

Local News

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

July 1, 2026

Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

June 26, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Netflix debuts film featuring Aurora teen with Down syndrome

Family: Movie contributes to broader conversations about representation in special-needs community

June 26, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Local News

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

June 12, 2026

Education

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center announces summer programs for kids

Morning and afternoon activities to be held in June and July

June 6, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

Local News

The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band

June 6, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

May 18, 2026

Community

Organizers highlight unique atmosphere and opportunities for 2026 Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Registration is now open for the September event

May 17, 2026

Education

Dolores School District bands earn top honors at Denver Music in the Parks Festival

Students also performed at West Slope Jam Fest

May 16, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

May 11, 2026

Local News

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

After a life traversing and writing about the U.S., Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

May 9, 2026

Education

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this week

The cast and crew have been preparing since February

May 7, 2026

Local News

Singing for the rain: Mancos Valley Chorus debuts water-themed spring concerts

Shows blend familiar favorites and a cappella arrangement in a lighthearted nod to the dry season

April 30, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center gears up for busy summer

The learning center is hosting a wide array of events in May and beyond

April 30, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals

Money prizes are included for winners

April 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Sunflower Troupe to stage Steve Martin play at Mancos Opera House

The comedy follows a fictional meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein

April 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Durango High School Troupe 1096 gets ready to ‘Ride the Cyclone’

Upperclass student actors will open new production next week

April 23, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez students overcome challenges and come together to stage ‘Clue’ murder mystery show

Show will be held in May

April 14, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post to present interactive comedy melodrama ‘Peril on the High Seas’

Learning center has many events upcoming for April

April 7, 2026

Arts

Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1

March 30, 2026