As a fund-raising organization, United Way has a powerful reputation and international name recognition. So why would the United Way of Southwest Colorado sever ties with a philanthropic behemoth to become Team Up? President and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Urban explains, and donors like the change. By Deborah Uroda. 

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This story is sponsored by Crystal Mart Durango and Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation.  

Mancos Days returns with community-focused festivities. The Rotary Club of Dolores seeks race registrations for the Boggy Draw Beat Down Bike Race. Fire restrictions are in effect in Montezuma County. And $50,000 was granted to local, youth-serving nonprofits. Find out more! By Rachel Hughes. 

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This story is sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma and Keesee Motor Company. 

KSUT in Ignacio is one of three Colorado public radio stations to join a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's Executive Order to freeze public media funding. By Connor Shreve.  

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This story is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts and FLC Center for Innovation.  

Artists and art lovers are invited to contribute to public art in Mancos. The City of Cortez will host an informational session about the natural medicine industry. New Southwest Colorado phone lines may receive a different area code. And an electric-vehicle charging station was installed in Cortez. Watch to learn more! By Rachel Hughes. 

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This story is sponsored by The Lor Foundation and Blondie's Trophy Room. 

Burrofest celebrates the burro’s unique qualities and history through local art & events. By Connor Shreve.

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This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Keesee Motor Company.

Montezuma County's Administrative Building parking lot has been the Cortez Farmers Market home for 53 years. But when market officials sought to renew their agreement to use the county venue for the 2025 season, the commissioners balked. That's when the market moved to its new location. By Deborah Uroda.  

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This story is sponsored by Hospice of Montezuma and LOR Foundation. 

The City of Cortez announced the winners of its 140th anniversary Logo Design Competition. Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, food, and fun at Parque de Vida. The Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference and Literary Festival brings authors and literary enthusiasts to Mancos. Watch for details! By Rachel Hughes.  

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This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Blondie's Trophy Room. 

Project aims to improve downtown infrastructure, road surface, experience. By Connor Shreve.  

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Celtic music and festivities come to Cortez. Learn about Native American culture and art at the Four Corners Indigenous Art Market. The Mancos Opera House will host a Cult Movie Night.  Montezuma County leaders warn against text scams. Learn what to watch out for. By Rachel Hughes.

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This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Keesee Motor Company.

The City of Cortez, like many Colorado communities, faces a housing crisis – too few homes are available for rent or purchase to meet the demands of a growing population and workforce. But the city hopes to make a small dent in the problem with construction of a new workforce and affordable housing development on the old high school site on Seventh Street. By Deborah Uroda.

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This story is sponsored by Keesee Motors and Choice Building Supply.