Live music and libations come to Mancos Brewing Company to raise money for two local nonprofits. The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo is back for its 95th year. Burrofest returns to unite artists and animals. The City of Cortez seeks community comments on a new transportation plan. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma and The Lor Foundation.
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo - https://www.utemountainroundup.org/
Mancos Brewing Company - https://mancosbrewingcompany.com/
Mancos Creative District - https://mancoscreativedistrict.com/
BurroFest - https://burrofest.com/
City of Cortez - https://www.cortezco.gov/
Hospice of Montezuma - https://hospiceofmontezuma.org/
The Lor Foundation - https://lorfoundation.org/
Mancos Brewing Company will host a fundraiser featuring local bands and brews. The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo is back for its 95th year. Burrofest unites artists and animals at Boyle Park, and the City of Cortez seeks comments on a transportation plan. You are watching the local news roundup brought to you by Hospice of Montezuma and the Lor Foundation. I'm Sadie Smith. Nordfest returns to Mancos Brewing Company with live music and libations for a cause from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th. The event raises money for two local nonprofits, the Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado, and the Cancer Resource Alliance of Montezuma and Dolores counties. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $20. The Nordfest lineup features five local bands, one performing per hour and five local breweries providing drinks. Attendees are welcome to dance and bring their own lawn chair. For more information, visit the Mancos Brewing Company website. Saddle up for the 95th Annual Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Thursday through Saturday, June 12th through the 14th. Voted the best annual event of Cortez and Montezuma County, the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings world champions, rising stars and elite animal athletes to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. In addition to rodeo contest and performances, the weekend includes the Frazier Carnival, stick horse races for the children, vendors, and live music at the nightly after party. Thursday is Family Night, with discounted tickets available online. For the full schedule and tickets, visit the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo website. Mancos Creative District’s six annual Burrofest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 21st at Boyle Park. The event features burro inspired art and activities, food, live music, raffles and vendors. Burro Fest began in 2019 as a way to connect and showcase both artists and burros. This year's theme is “Burros in Wonderland.” Guests are encouraged to wear top hats made during the Mad Hatter making workshop at Mancos Brewing Company's Mad Hatter fashion show on Friday, June 20th, and during Burrofest on Saturday. Visit the Burro Fest website for details. The City of Cortez seeks community comments on a transportation master plan to improve the city's roadways and bike paths, and to prepare for future transportation needs. The plan will establish an inventory of roadway classification, mapping average daily traffic, demographics, and crash data. The information is expected to prevent construction delays, cut costs, and better anticipate the needs of residents, businesses and visitors. A link to the Transportation Master Plan is available on the City of Cortez website, with options to comment on the road improvement map. Future road map and bike trail map. Community members are invited to attend an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25th at the Cortez City Hall to share comments and learn more. Learn more about Nordfest, the Rodeo, Burrofest, and the transportation plan at montezumalocal.news, and be sure to sign up for our newsletter and get your news delivered to your inbox. Thank you for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I'm Sadie Smith.
