This weekend, August 2nd through the 4th, join the Cortez Rendezvous Ballroom Rally for its 20th annual community hot air balloon event. Story Tree Ranch is hosting its 2024 Women Rock event on Saturday, August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dolores’ 48th annual founders day celebration, Escalante Days, is happening August 9th through the 11th at Joe Rowell Park and around Dolores. By Rachel Hughes.

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There is still two months left to experience the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park. "Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition" features original manuscripts, period artifacts, and crime-solving activities inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary experiences and manuscripts. From exploring Victorian London to unraveling mysteries, visitors can step into Holmes' world and discover the mysteries for themselves. By Connor Shreve.

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The Montezuma County Fair is happening Saturday, July 27th, through Saturday, August 3rd. The 26th Annual Boggy Draw Beat Down Bike Race is Saturday, August 3rd, with courses of various lengths and a new category for adults over 65 years old. Mancos Public Library is celebrating the end of its summer reading program with a bubble and foam party on Wednesday, July 31st. A GoFundMe page has been created to help the Hurst family with funeral expenses after a fatal car crash killed three family members on Sunday, July 14th. By Rachel Hughes.

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