The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County in collaboration with the Mancos, Dolores, and Cortez Public Libraries, is conducting an event about evaluating media in the age of misinformation and disinformation on Thursday, May 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sunflower Theatre featuring three professors from Fort Lewis College. The City of Cortez is conducting a city cleanup week May 20th through the 24th for curbside pick-up items. The Mancos Public Library is hosting two events on Friday, May 24th: the teen summer program kickoff and a panel discussion on permaculture and backyard gardening. The Colorado Department of Transportation began a lane striping project on May 13th that will span several highways throughout southwestern and south-central Colorado, including Dolores and Cortez. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Keesee Motor Company.
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Local libraries, Fort Lewis College professors, and the League of Women Voters are collaborating for an educational event on May 23rd. The City of Cortez is conducting the first of two yearly cleanup weeks this month. The Mancos Public Library is hosting summer events for teens and adults on Friday, May 24th. Be aware of extra traffic as the Colorado Department of Transportation will be restriping lanes on Southwest Highways this spring and summer. You're watching the "Local NEWS Roundup," brought to you by Big O Tires and Keesee Motor Company. I'm Connor Shreve. The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, in collaboration with the Mancos, Dolores, and Cortez Public Libraries, is conducting an event about evaluating media in the age of misinformation and disinformation on Thursday, May 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sunflower Theatre. Featured speakers include three professors from Fort Lewis College with specialties in media literacy, ethics of AI, and political science. The event is free to the public and will also be recorded and live streamed. The City of Cortez is conducting a city cleanup week, May 20th through the 24th, for curb-side pick-up items. Loose items must be bagged or boxed and placed in your usual pickup area. A list of permitted and prohibited items can be found on the City of Cortez website. Elderly and disabled residents who need help getting items to the curb can contact the City Service Center. A second cleanup week is scheduled for October. The Mancos Public Library is hosting two events on Friday, May 24th. The Library's Teen Summer Program is kicking off at 5:00 PM with Japanese-inspired games and food. At 6:30, there will be a panel discussion on permaculture and backyard gardening. The Colorado Department of Transportation began a lane striping project on May 13th that will span several highways throughout Southwestern and South Central Colorado, including Dolores and Cortez. Road conditions and work zones may impact travel time in these areas. You can visit the Colorado Department of Transportation's website for details. Learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the "Local NEWS Roundup." I'm Connor Shreve.
