The Four States Agriculture Exposition returns to Montezuma County. Find out where to get tickets. Explore student programs and other possibilities at Ute Mountain Recreation Center’s Spring Fair. Join author Lisa C. Taylor at local libraries to hear about her newest release. Find out where! Then, learn about the fight for women’s voting rights presented by the League of Women Voters. By Rachel Hughes. This story is sponsored by Choice Building Supply and Blondie’s Trophy Room.
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Family activities, animal education, and farm exhibits return to Montezuma County as the Four States Agriculture Exposition kicks off March 14th. Explore student programs and job possibilities at the Ute Mountain Recreation Center’s Youth Programs Fair on March 19th. Join author Lisa C. Taylor at local libraries to hear about her newest release. Then learn about the fight for women’s voting rights during a special screening presented by the League of Women Voters. You’re watching the “Local News Roundup”, brought to you by Choice Building Supply and Blondie’s Trophy Room. I’m Connor Shreve. The Four States Ag Expo begins at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. The event includes hands-on activities for children, animal health education, exhibits, vendors, food trucks, classes, clinics, and more. Tickets are $5 per day. Attendees 16 and younger or 70 and older can enter for free. For tickets and information, visit the Four States Ag Expo website. Families can explore summer activities, programs, job opportunities, and internships for students K through 12th grade at the Ute Mountain Recreation Center’s Summer Youth Programs Fair on Wednesday, March 19th. The fair will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and includes food, activities and giveaways. In addition, the Kwiyagat Community Academy will be on hand to accepted admission applications for fall 2025. For more information, call or email the Ute Mountain Recreation Center. Author Lisa C. Taylor will speak at two local libraries about her newly published novel, “The Shape of What Remains”. The book explores grief and healings as the main character turns to books, therapy, and music after a tragic event. Taylor will speak at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18th at the Mancos Public Library, and at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 27th at the Dolores Public Library. Learn more about the fight for women’s voting rights during a special screening of the documentary “One Woman, One Vote” at noon on Saturday, March 29th at the Dolores Public Library. The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will host the film, narrated by Susan Sarandon. The film chronicles the women’s suffrage movement and the passing of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. You can learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the “Local News Roundup”. I’m Connor Shreve.
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