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December 4, 2025
SNOWY FUTURES FAIR HELPS STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREERS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
150 kids and 65 tables of adults attended the Montelores Futures Fair….
December 2, 2025
FESTIVAL OF WREATHS HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER ENRICHES LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The annual Festival of Wreaths runs for nine days at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce, bringing holiday cheer to the community….
January 28, 2025
ARE YOU A SMALL-BUSINESS OWNER? CITY WILL HOST GRANT TRAINING
On Wednesday, Jan. 29 there will be a one-hour training at the Cortez City Hall for small-business owners to learn about grants and…
January 23, 2025
DOLORES BRIDE AND SAY YES BRIDAL TO BE FEATURED IN DURANGO WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
A Dolores bride, dressed by Say Yes Bridal & Boutique in Cortez…
December 20, 2024
2024 FESTIVAL OF WREATHS ENDS WITH HEIGHTENED COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
The 2024 Festival of Trees and Wreaths raised $73,773 during its annual event in Cortez and Durango…
November 27, 2024
BLACK FRIDAY PROMISES BIG HOLIDAY SALES
This Black Friday, boutiques and other retailers in Cortez are offering holiday sales to kick start…
August 29, 2024
PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Play Music on the Porch Day, sponsored by the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association… @31s
April 11, 2024
SPRING JOB FAIR HAPPENING IN CORTEZ
The Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, in partnership with the Colorado Workforce Center and Cortez, is hosting a spring job fair… @ :16s
July 24, 2023
CORTEZ MURAL BROCHURE PROJECT
Downtown Cortez boasts 16 murals in an eight-block stretch. These works of art could serve as attractions to increase foot traffic in the Main Street area—if only folks knew where they were…!
November 23, 2022
Holiday Festivities Mark the Season
The Cortez Retail Enhancement Association is encouraging residents to support local businesses and artists this holiday season. . .
November 26, 2021
Hometown for the Holidays encourages local pride and cheer in time for Small Business Saturday
Now that cooking turkey is out of the way, another thing might be on your mind as you enter the holiday season: shopping. . .
November 17, 2021
Get into the Cortez holiday spirit with annual Festival of Wreaths
Community Connections encourages the public to get into the holiday spirit this year with festive events that benefit adults and youths with disabilities. . .
Cortez to Participate in Play Music on the Porch Day
Cortez Retail Enhancement Association partnered with ZU Gallery to bring Play Music on the Porch Day to Cortez. . .
August 14, 2021
81321 Celebrations Commence as Date Aligns with ZIP Code in Cortez
It’s a rare event, and the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association and city of Cortez weren’t going to let the opportunity to celebrate slip away. . .
Cortez Celebrates Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
It happens only once in every 100 years: the date matches the zip code, and for some postal stations, it never happens at all. . .
August 6, 2021
Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, City of Cortez Celebrate 81321 Day
Cortez Retail Enhancement Association and City of Cortez teamed up to commemorate 81321 Day, the day when the date and ZIP code of a U.S. Post Office location match. . .
