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June 03, 2025

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.

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Dolores Chamber - https://www.visitdolores.com/

Sunflower Theatre - https://sunflowertheatre.org/

International Packraft Film Festival - https://www.packraftfilmfest.com/

Fenceline Cider - https://www.fenceline.co/

Ska Brewing Company - https://skabrewing.com/

Mancos Food Share - https://www.facebook.com/MancosFoodShare

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Choice Building Supply - https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/06453

Keesee Motor Company - https://www.keeseemotorcompany.com/

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Don't Miss Dolores's community-wide yard sale and flea market. On Saturday, June 14th, the International Pack Raft Film Festival comes to Cortez. The Raven Narratives returns for two nights of storytelling and mistake sharing, and the Manus food share combats child food insecurity by supplying free meals to children. You're watching the local News Roundup, brought to you by Choice Building Supply and Kazem Motor Company. I'm Connor Shrieve. The Dolores Chamber of Commerce hosts its community-wide yard sale and flea market. On Saturday June 14th, yard sale maps will be available for pickup at the Dolores Visitor Center and Dolores Businesses starting Tuesday, June 10th. Maps also will be available on Saturday, June 14th at the flea market at Flanders Park. Each participating household will receive a numbered yard sale sign the night before the sale. The registration deadline for the printed map is Friday, June 6th. All late registrants will be listed on the Dolores Chamber of Commerce website. The International Pack Craft Film Festival will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 19th at the Sunflower Theater. The films feature various ways Pack Craft can be used to explore nature, go on Expeditions, float with Family, and Adventure on Whitewater Rapids. Tickets are $20 and are available on the Sunflower Theater website. The Raven Narratives return to Durango and Manchu this June. The live storytelling series will be at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 20th at Fence Line Cider in Manchus, and at 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 21st at Scott Brewing in Durango, that's an outdoor venue. Audience members should bring their own lawn chairs. All stories must be true. First person narratives lasting approximately four to six minutes. Stories must relate to the theme mistakes. For tickets and story guidelines, visit the Sunflower Theater website. The MCUs Food Share offers free summer meal kits for kids aged three to 18. Families can register by calling Nicole at the Manchus. Foodha Kits will be available for pickup on Mondays between three and 5:00 PM Qualifying families also may register through the Colorado Food Cluster website to receive weekly meal kits by delivery. For more information, visit the Manus Foodha Facebook page. Learn more about these and other stories online at Montezuma Local News. Thanks for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I'm Connor Shreves.

"Truth Be Told” documentary emphasizes the crucial role of local journalism

"Truth Be Told," a new documentary highlighting the vital role of local journalism in a healthy democracy, began its statewide tour this week with a screening in Durango. Directed by Brian Malone, the film explores the importance of local news in strengthening communities and why its continued existence is critical. The screening tour is a collaboration with the Colorado News Collaborative, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to bolstering local journalism throughout Colorado. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and the FLC Center for Innovation.

Cortez Residents Are Invited to Shape Their Community’s Future

The City of Cortez seeks nominees for city council. Ring in the new year at the Great Four Corners Glitter-Shuffle Groove-a-Thon and End-of-Year Sparkle-Blast DJ Party. And the City of Cortez sales and use tax rate will decrease starting Jan. 1, 2026. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Keesee Motor Company and Hospice of Montezuma.

Growing Community, Culture, and Climate-Adapted Crops

Pueblo Seed & Food Co. is a family-run organic farm and seed enterprise rooted in deep stewardship of land, seed, and community. Established in 1996 and now operating on irrigated acreage near Cortez, Colorado, the company grows a wide diversity of certified organic crops—open-pollinated seeds, chile peppers, varietal garlic, vegetables, legumes, and heritage grains—selling them as seeds, fresh produce, and handcrafted foods through their Seed & Bakehouse retail space. Their mission centers on renewing and strengthening community resilience by stewarding healthy seeds and food, guided by regenerative, biodynamic, and conservation farming traditions that honor both plant genetics and human stories. As winter approaches, Pueblo Seed & Food Co. invites its community to celebrate the Winter Solstice Fundraiser on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at their downtown Cortez Bakehouse. This festive gathering not only marks the seasonal turning point with music, hands-on milling and baking, and holiday shopping, but also serves as a kickoff to their exciting new initiative—the Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub, developed in partnership with the Onward! Foundation to expand regional capacity for drought-tolerant grain and legume production. Join in the spirit of the season with whole grain cookies, community, and support for food and seed security in the Southwest. By Paige Sparks. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and The LOR Foundation.

The Dolores Public Library Hosts Christmas Crafts and Competitions

The Dolores Public Library invites community members to craft, compete, and enjoy holiday festivities. Join LB Productions for a cozy night of holiday cheer at its Christmas choir concert and community sing-along. And the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado opened applications for the Meaningful Opportunity through Learning and Advancement Scholarship. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Blondie's Trophy Room.

Nearly 5,000 Montezuma Residents Lose SNAP Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, lost federal funding starting on Saturday, November 1st. Learn how Montezuma County may be affected. Local libraries join forces to host a holiday diaper drive. And HomeToGo named 19 Colorado Ski areas on its top-70 list of best ski resorts for visitor value. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Blondie's Trophy Room and Big O Tires.

Durango Has Work Ahead as International Mountain-Bike Championships Host

In 1990, the Union Cycliste Initernational held the inaugural world mountain bike championships in Durango. In 2030, the world's best mountain bike riders will once again return to Purgatory for the UCI World Championships 40 years after the inaugural event. By Sadie Smith. This story is sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and Crystal Mart.

Cortez Library and Wildfire Adapted Partnership Receive Grants

The LOR Foundation awarded a grant to the Cortez Public Library to support new technology and youth STEM programs. The City of Cortez seeks community comments on the 2026 proposed budget and applicants to fill board vacancies. And the Wildfire Adapted Partnership will receive more than $2 million from the United States Forest Service. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine and Spirits and Home2Suites.

An Evening of Costumes and Community Celebration

The zombies are coming! Find out who won business and citizen of the year at the Dolores Chamber of Commerce’s zombie-themed banquet. Registration is open for the Cortez Police Department Fall Citizens Academy. And the Hospice of Montezuma will host two free seminars this month. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by LOR Foundation and Choice Building Supply.