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Mancos Library prepares to kick off ‘Unearth a Story’ summer reading program

Mancos Library prepares to kick off ‘Unearth a Story’ summer reading program

The program will include a variety of events and speakers

Dolores Library Board fires executive director after workplace review

Dolores Library Board fires executive director after workplace review

Board president cites workplace assessment findings; results have not been publicly released

Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum

Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum

The exhibit will be open until April

January 15, 2026

‘Two killers and a sweetheart’ to host author panel at Cortez Library

‘Two killers and a sweetheart’ to host author panel at Cortez Library

Three authors from Southwest Colorado will share insights on writing and publishing

January 13, 2026

Mancos Public Library announces free, upcoming January events for all ages

Mancos Public Library announces free, upcoming January events for all ages

The next event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 along with recurring programs

January 10, 2026

Cult Movie Federation of Mancos to mark second anniversary with ‘Rocky Horror’ screening

Cult Movie Federation of Mancos to mark second anniversary with ‘Rocky Horror’ screening

All proceeds will be donated to the Mancos Public Library

October 20, 2025

Library attracts summer readers with ‘Star Wars’ book drop

Library attracts summer readers with ‘Star Wars’ book drop

Library director says summer reading program has hundreds of participants already, but sci-fi book drop aims to bring in even…

Meet-and-greet for Cortez library director candidates is May 9

Meet-and-greet for Cortez library director candidates is May 9

National search for a director produces three candidates

Local author Curt Melliger to host book readings in Cortez and Dolores

Local author Curt Melliger to host book readings in Cortez and Dolores

His books were published in 2018 and 2021

Museum hosts wine tasting

Museum hosts wine tasting

Farmington Museum Foundation to host Pour and Explore event

February 17, 2023

Displays at Mancos and Cortez libraries celebrate Black History Month

Displays at Mancos and Cortez libraries celebrate Black History Month

The displays include multiple resources on Black history in America

February 16, 2023

Storyteller series welcomes Eldrena Douma

Storyteller series welcomes Eldrena Douma

Farmington Public Library hosts Native American storyteller

February 10, 2023

Colorado libraries keep closing for meth contamination. Is it their problem to solve?

Colorado libraries keep closing for meth contamination. Is it their problem to solve?

Directors say the drug use reflects a societal problem that should not be theirs alone to fix

February 9, 2023

Maps of Indigenous dwellings now on view at Canyons of the Ancients museum

Maps of Indigenous dwellings now on view at Canyons of the Ancients museum

A 15-year-long project by the monument and University of Colorado Denver produces detailed digital drawings of historical Puebloan dwellings

February 15, 2022

Meet Mancos’ newest library director

Meet Mancos’ newest library director

Hailing from Louisiana, Jared Boudreaux is ready to do good in the community and escape humidity

February 12, 2022

Lewis man tried to produce one art piece per day. He didn’t quite make it

Lewis man tried to produce one art piece per day. He didn’t quite make it

Kevin Lambson’s artwork is on display at the Dolores Public Library

February 10, 2022

Dolores Public Library looks to future with community survey

Dolores Public Library looks to future with community survey

Director hopes for more collaboration with local entities; welcomes new ideas

February 3, 2022

Work of Dolores Mountain Quilters on display in Dolores Public Library

Work of Dolores Mountain Quilters on display in Dolores Public Library

A dozen quilters showcased on gallery walls

November 12, 2021

Mancos artist on a mission to uplift others

Mancos artist on a mission to uplift others

Lille Diane's paintings are on view at the Mancos Public Library. Here, Mesa Verde can be seen depicted in the…

October 27, 2021

Farmington Public Library to hold book sale

Farmington Public Library to hold book sale

Last year’s event was canceled because of COVID-19

September 20, 2021

Farmington Public Library receives NASA grant

Farmington Public Library receives NASA grant

Money will be used to increase STEM learning opportunities

September 17, 2021

Mancos library sheds light on community with video series

Mancos library sheds light on community with video series

Midge Kirk interviews business owners, artists, authors and locals embarking on adventures.Screenshot from YouTube Midge Kirk remembers how the Mancos…

August 21, 2021

Catch Durango artist’s paintings in the Dolores Public Library

Catch Durango artist’s paintings in the Dolores Public Library

Michael Pruett’s paintings on display through August

August 19, 2021

Cortez Public Library announces September storytimes

Cortez Public Library announces September storytimes

Storytime to be held outside, weather permitting

August 17, 2021