Towaoc Greenhouse Grows Food for Seniors

01/26/24 • 3 min

In Towaoc, a recently built greenhouse known as the Growdome, built by Growing Spaces, is now growing fresh food for the Ute Mountain Ute Senior Center. Funded by the San Juan Basin Area Agency for Aging, additional indoor growing spaces are being built at Senior Centers across the region to engage the community and provide fresh produce for the elderly. By Ilana Newman.

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This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and FASTSIGNS Durango.

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This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and FASTSIGNS Durango.

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Cortez in Search of Artists for Historic Coloring Book

The City of Cortez is soliciting designs from artists as part of a celebration of Historic Preservation Month. The LOR Foundation and Cortez Retail Enhancement Association have partnered with the City of Cortez in designing a coloring book that highlights historic sites in the Cortez area with artist submissions due on February 20. Cortez Parks and Recreation is currently hiring several full- and part-time positions including events specialist, executive assistant, and lifeguard. Head to Durango January 26th through February 4th for this year’s hippie-themed Snowdown. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles recently announced the top license plate designs for 2023 with the Blackout plate and Columbine plate topping the historical and specialty plate lists, respectively. By Rachel Hughes.

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US and Colorado Are Having Anniversary Commemorations in 2026

The City of Cortez is asking residents to check their pipes for lead as part of new state and federal laws and to ensure the safety of your drinking water. Mancos Friends of the Library is having a Valentine’s Day bake sale at the Mancos Public Library on Wednesday, February 14th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Piñon Project is hosting a teens’ Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, February 13th as well as a variety of other events for middle and high school students throughout the month. In 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and, at the same time, Colorado will mark the 150th anniversary of its statehood. By Rachel Hughes.
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This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Big O Tires.