🌱 How four Dolores kids ended up competing for Team USA in France

Good morning Dolores! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How four Dolores kids ended up competing for Team USA in France

Also on today's calendar: ZU Gallery at 3rd Thursdays.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
• Friday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 49 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Montezuma County martial artists to compete on world stage for Team USA in France (the-journal.com) — Young martial artists from Montezuma Martial Arts Academy in Dolores are headed to France this October to represent Team USA at the ICO World Championships, marking a major milestone for the local studio. Coach and owner Derek Beckman highlights how the academy, founded in 2018, blends intense training with character-building to develop both skilled fighters and future community leaders.
   

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📸 Around Dolores

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dolores

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 17

• Chess Match event →
  9C2H+VW3 Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Ave, Cortez
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday June 18

• ZU Gallery at 3rd Thursdays →
  Montezuma Park, W Montezuma Ave, Cortez
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 4

• Jimmy Yawakia: Zuni Carver
  Hovenweep National Park McElmo Route, Cortez, CO 81321
  9:00 am

Saturday June 6

• Downtown District Walking Tour →
  Cortez, CO Calendar, 35 South Chestnut Street, Cortez
  10:00 am
• Historic Montezuma Avenue Walking Tour →
  Cortez, CO Calendar, 35 South Chestnut Street, Cortez
  1:00 pm

Sunday June 7

• AstroFest at Hovenweep
  Hovenweep National Park McElmo Route, Cortez, CO 81321
  8:30 pm

Tuesday June 9

• City Council Work Session →
  Cortez, CO Calendar, 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez
  6:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Cortez, CO Calendar, 123 Roger Smith Ave., Cortez
  7:30 pm

Thursday June 11

• Library Advisory Board Meeting →
  Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N. Park St., Cortez
  5:00 pm
• Movie Club Night →
  Cortez, CO Calendar, 202 N Park St, Cortez
  5:15 pm

Friday June 12

• Art in the Parks
  Hovenweep National Park Square Tower Group
  9:00 am

Saturday June 13

• Cultural Night Sky Program
  Hovenweep National Park McElmo Route, Cortez, CO 81321
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Cortez. Apply here.
• Montezuma-Cortez School District posted a job opening for Cortez - CDE Authorized Substitute Teacher - District 25-26 School Year in Cortez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dolores here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cortez

• Cortez Speedway kicks off season with JD Minor Memorial races (the-journal.com)
• Cortez Public Library kicks off summer reading in June (ksjd.org)
• 11 Must Try Summer Restaurants In Colorado Worth The Trip In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)

Mancos

• Alpacka Raft Expands into Flatwater with New 2026 Lineup (alloutdoor.com)

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Ok Dolores! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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