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What’s Happening Around Montezuma County | Week of March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

This week in Montezuma County, the Cortez Public Library celebrates Women's History Month with a free author talk, and the Sunflower Theatre hosts two nights of live performance — a spoken word open mic and an improv comedy show. Here's everything you need to know. This story is sponsored by Keesee Motor Company and Big O Tires

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You're watching the Local News Network brought to you by Keesee Motor Company and Big O Tires. Kicking off the week On Wednesday, March 11th, the Cortez Public Library is celebrating Women's History Month with a special author talk from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Local author Margaret Kirk from the Mancos Public Library will be presenting her book. They Persisted a historical nonfiction collection of stories about strong, empowering women from the past. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and the event is free and open to the public. The Sunflower Theater will be holding events throughout the week. On Thursday, March 12th, the Sunflower Theater hosts its spoken word open mic night, starting at 7:00 PM. Bring your original poetry or a piece of original writing and share it with a warm, welcoming audience. Each reader gets three to seven minutes at the mic and works don't need to be memorized. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated at the door. And to close out the week The Sunflower Theater returns Saturday, March 14th with the MoCo Improv Comedy Night. Doors open at 6:30 with the show starting at 7:00 PM. Expect fast paced, unscripted comedy built entirely in the moment. No two shows are ever the same. The event is recommended for ages 18 and up and bar and concessions will be available. Tickets are $15. Thank you for watching the Local News Network. For more events happening in your area, visit the journal.com under the events tab. And for more stories like this, visit montezumalocal.news.

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