Escalante Days Celebrates Dolores’ Founders August 9-11

August is kicking off with community and family events around Montezuma County. First, the Cortez Rendezvous Ballroom Rally is coming up August 2nd through the fourth, followed by Story Tree Ranch’s Women Rock Event on August 10th. And Dolores Escalante Day celebration August 9th through the 11th. You’re watching the local News Roundup, brought to you by Keesee Motor Company and Hospice of Montezuma. I’m Connor Shrieve. This weekend, August 2nd through the fourth, join the Cortez Rendezvous Ballroom Rally for its 20th annual community hot air balloon event. Morning launches will begin at approximately 6:30 AM at Park DaVita. This year, they’re adding scale model remote control balloons. The Evening Glow event is scheduled for Friday at approximately 7:00 PM, tethered balloon rides are available for ages seven and up at a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to join the volunteer crew to assist the pilots, arrive at about 6:30 for the morning launches, and 7:00 PM for the evening glow event at the northwest corner of the park parking lot. All events are weather permitting. Story Tree Ranch is hosting its 2024 Women Rock Event on Saturday, August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. This family friendly event celebrates local women business owners and includes live music, entertainment, and barbecue. Women Business owners who purchase a ticket will also receive free vendor space. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door. Dolores’s 48th annual Founder’s Day Celebration, Escalante Days is happening August 9th through the 11th at Joe Rowell Park and around Dolores. Festivities kickoff on Friday, August 9th at 5:30 PM with a kid’s bike parade. This year’s main parade is themed “Once Upon a Time In Dolores.” With prizes awarded to the best decorations, the parade begins at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 10th. Escalante Days concludes with a softball tournament at 7:00 AM on Sunday with food and vendors open until 2:00 PM. You can learn more about these and other stories online at Montezuma Local News. Thanks for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup. I’m Connor Shrieve.