Community Calendar

Music in the Mountains hosts a FREE Mobile Stage Community Concert series and at 11AM on Thursday, July 10th, the Zelter String Quartet performs at Cottonwood Park, adjacent to the Animas Valley Elementary school.

Our mobile stage is designed to deliver free world-class classical music concerts throughout the region. To get to Cottonwood Park, simply go to Animas Valley Elementary, then look for our volunteers to direct you!

What You Should Know About our Mobile Stage Concerts:
-Shows run approximately 45 minutes.
-In case of bad weather, individual events will be canceled and not rescheduled.
-There are no restrooms or concessions. You may bring your own chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages.
–Schedule is subject to change. Please check our website and social media for any last minute updates.
-No reservations are necessary. Just show up!

5 Rivers Trout Unlimited will host all ages inclusive fly fishing event at Chris Park Group Campground from Thursday, July 10th through the 14th. Fiveriverstu.org has more information.

Contact Pauline Ellis or Sarah Clark with questions.

Pauline Ellis
plineellis@aol.com

Sarah Clark
clark.coaching@outlook.com

OPEN MIC @ TANGLED HORN every THURSDAY 7-10PM. Hosted by Ryan Blundell and Galen Clark. Sign up starts at 6PM

The Southwest Colorado eSchool your free, LOCAL, accredited, rigorous, and flexible 6th-12th grade ONLINE school! We serve only the LOCAL districts including Dove Creek, Montezuma-Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Durango, Silverton, Bayfield, Ignacio, and Archuleta. Our virtual, public school has been serving our community for over 14 years.

Inquire today about enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.

Total Archery Challenge, one of the top outdoor archery events in the U.S., is coming to Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado! From July 11–13, archers of all levels can take on 150+ life-sized 3D targets across multiple scenic mountain courses, including steep-angle and long-distance shots. Enjoy novelty shots with chances to win prizes (including a truck!), a kids’ range with dinosaur and zombie targets, outdoor gear vendors, food, and family fun. Dry camping is available on-site with pre-registration. Registration required for both participation and camping.

Mysteries of Chimney Rock Tour provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock.

Dates: July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Time: 8:00 – 10:15 AM

Cost: The fee is $20.00 for ages 13 and up, $10.00 for ages 5-12, and under 5 are free

CRIA Office: 970-731-7133
Information and Tickets: www.chimneyrockco.org / 1877-444-6777

Workout using your own body weight or light hand weights to work all the body parts! The free classes are always similar in style but always different moves to keep it fun and fresh. You’ll need a yoga mat & light hand weights. If you don’t have them, they are extras that can be used. Each class is around 35 min. long. Modifications are always available. It’s always a fun, upbeat, encouraging, and a great workout. Taught by Tammy Williams, certified fitness instructor. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Follow us on the Mountaintop Movement Facebook page for more info. Note: sometimes this class may be held outside in the Library Park!

Workout using your own body weight or light hand weights to work all the body parts! The free classes are always similar in style but always different moves to keep it fun and fresh. You’ll need a yoga mat & light hand weights. If you don’t have them, they are extras that can be used. Each class is around 35 min. long. Modifications are always available. It’s always a fun, upbeat, encouraging, and a great workout. Taught by Tammy Williams, certified fitness instructor. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! Follow us on the Mountaintop Movement Facebook page for more info. Note: sometimes this class may be held outside in the Library Park!

Students step back in time and head back to school for a day in the Pioneer Village's Koogler One-Room School House. This unique experience simulates a day at school during Aztec's pioneer era with Reading, Writing and 'Rithmetic. We add in craft activities and plenty of old-fashioned fun & games! Students wear pinafore aprons or suspenders provided by the museum to help set the stage for a day in the past they'll remember long into the future!

Due to space limitations, each session is capped at 10 kids, ages 6-13. The nostalgic day runs 9:15am-3pm and includes lunch in a take home souvenir lunch pail and a graduation certificate at day's end.

Jessica Sledzinski is our costumed teacher for the day. Jessica is the principal at Park Avenue Elementary in Aztec, a member of the museum board of directors, and a museum volunteer. She has an extensive background in art, history and education. This is her 3rd season offering this immersive student experience using a curriculum she developed for this program that is typical of the time period and age/skill appropriate. She has an additional educator/volunteer on hand to assist and ensure safety and fun for our scholars!

For questions, information or for the registration form, call Joan Monninger, Executive Director, Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village at 505-334-9829 or email joan@aztecmuseum.org. The museum is located at 125 N. Main Avenue in Historic Downtown Aztec.

San Juan Mountains Association will host weekly Friday Nature Walks, starting July 4th and continuing through the end of August. Those interested should meet at the Andrews Lake parking area at 10AM. More information is a sjma.org.

A crew of volunteer naturalists can enlighten you while on a pleasant stroll in the San Juan Mountains.

The fun, fact-filled nature hike is moderate. We’ll be moving at a “walking” pace for around 1-2 miles. Wear walking shoes and clothing layers suitable for the mountain weather.