It’s yard sale season. Find out when and where the sales are this summer. The International Packraft Film Festival comes to Cortez. The Raven Narratives return for two nights of storytelling about mistakes. The Mancos FoodShare combats child food insecurity by supplying free meals. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Keesee Motor Company.

The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the college’s next president at its meeting on April 11. Shotton formerly served as the college’s Vice President of Diversity Affairs and the Acting Dean of Student Engagement. She will be FLC’s first-ever indigenous president. By Ryan Simonovich. This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and San Juan Regional Medical Center.

Learn how you can get a free art tour in Cortez. What happens to pets when their owners no longer can care for them? Find out how to plan ahead. Cortez Public Library’s summer reading program launches with a party. Native American Dances are back for another season at the Cortez Cultural Center. Find out when! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by The Lor Foundation and Hospice of Montezuma.

Listen to live music and enjoy local food and drinks at the Dolores RiverFest. Find out when! Learn how you can win a room with a view and support the Mancos Public Library. Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with community events. Real ID is now required by the Transportation Safety Administration. Are you prepared? Watch to learn more. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by The Lor Foundation and Hospice of Montezuma.

Construction begins on Highway 550. Cortez water restrictions take effect Thursday, May 15. The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado will host two interactive workshops for nonprofit leaders. Find out more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Home2Suites and Durango Motor Company.

Third Thursdays, held June through September, showcases downtown Cortez businesses, artisans, food vendors, and music to create an evening festival that attracts hundreds. By Deborah Uroda. This story is sponsored by Big-O Tires and Blondie's Trophy Room.

Construction began in downtown Mancos on May 5. The Dolores Public Library will host an event for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. The Town of Mancos wants to know what residents think about the town's future, and combat local food insecurity this month. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Keesee Motor Company and Hospice of Montezuma.

Two Cortez residents who know intimately the struggle with and recovery from addiction have opened a new sober-living home to help others take their next step toward recovery. By Deborah Uroda. This story is sponsored by Kesee Motor Company and LOR Foundation.

Celebrate springtime with the Mancos Grange. Then join the San Juan Mountain Association for a guided nature walk on Colorado Public Lands Day. It’s time for spring cleaning! City of Cortez’s Spring Clean Up Week is set for mid-May. Find out more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Blondie's Trophy Room and Choice Building Supply.

Spring is here and the bears are out. Find out what Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents should do to be bear aware this season. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas Bar-B-Q and FLC Center for Innovation.