Competitions and Celebrations Coming to Montezuma County

The Montezuma County Fair starts on July 27th through the subsequent week, followed by the Boggy Draw Beat Down Bike Race in Dolores. The Mancos Public Library is celebrating the end of its summer reading program on July 31st. A GoFundMe page has been started to support a local family after a tragic car accident. You’re watching the Local News Roundup, brought to you by Choice Building Supply and Hospice of Montezuma. I’m Connor Shrieve. The Montezuma County Fair is happening Saturday, July 27th through Saturday, August 3rd. This Saturday’s events begin with a rocket launch at 7:00 AM, followed by shooting sports, and a concert at 7:00 PM. Other events include goat roping competitions, calf branding, rodeo, archery, stock shows, and more. Visit Montezuma County’s website or the Montezuma County Fair Facebook page for more event details. The 26th annual Boggy Draw Beat Down Bike Race is happening Saturday, August 3rd. Courses include a 60 mile, 33 mile, and 18 mile trail, as well as a three-person 60 mile relay race. All races will start and end at Flanders Park, in Dolores. A new category has been added this year for racers over the age of 65 as well as a three mile family friendly fun ride called the Easy Breezy. Course maps and registration links are available on the Boggy Draw Beat Down website. Mancos Public Library’s summer reading program is coming to a close on Wednesday, July 31st. To celebrate, the library is hosting a bubble and foam party outside the library as well as time to trade in reading logs for prizes. A GoFundMe page has been created to help the Hurst family with funeral expenses after a fatal car crash killed three family members last Sunday, July 14th. The Hurst family was driving home from a softball tournament in Utah when the incident occurred. The parents, Derick and Shay, along with their three-month-old baby died on-site while two sons were taken to hospitals for emergency care. As of July 18th, one of the sons has been released from the hospital, but the other is still admitted and being treated by a trauma team in Salt Lake City. All funds from the GoFundMe will go directly toward the children. Learn more about these and other stories online at montezumalocal.news. Thank you for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I’m Connor Shrieve.