Bear Root Cottage

06/15/2026

City of Cortez Park Village on 7th St. Open House

The City of Cortez is excited to host their first community information session/open house on Tuesday, June 30 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Cortez Recreation Center.

We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how this project will benefit our community. See you there!

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

Hey Cortez Local Small Businesses ~ This is an amazing opportunity!

More information and the application can be found at: 81321launch.com

The City Hall of Cortez, Colorado and the LOR Foundation Announce the Return of the 81321 Launch - A Small Project Grant!

This is a great opportunity for our members and our community!

This is an advance grant payment. Awarded projects will work with the City of Cortez, the LOR Foundation, and Onward Foundation to purchase materials and pay contractors. There is no match requirement.

More information and the application can be found at: 81321launch.com
WHO: Community Members
WHAT: $1 - $4,000 grants for arts projects in Cortez
WHEN: Three rounds of funding (April, July, and October)
WHY: Improve Cortez with small, quick-turn around arts projects

All applications due on the date listed at or before 11:59 PM.
APPLICATION LINK: https://81321launch.com

06/10/2026

Did you know that music can help you save a life? 🎵❤️

Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival during sudden cardiac arrest, and it’s simple to remember:

🚨 2 Steps to Save a Life

1️. Call 911 if you see someone suddenly collapse.

2️. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100–120 beats per minute.

Popular songs like Stayin’ Alive, Uptown Funk, and I Wanna Dance with Somebody all match the recommended compression rate for CPR. Check out our CPR Playlist graphic for more songs that can help you keep the right rhythm in an emergency.

From classic rock and country to pop hits and throwback favorites, there’s a song for everyone on this list. If you know one of these songs, you already know the rhythm that could help save a life.

You don’t have to be a medical professional to make a difference. Learning Hands-Only CPR could help save the life of a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor.

Learn it. Share it. You could save a life.

06/10/2026

Wear Red!

Save the Date for the No More Silence MMIR Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Sky Ute Casino Resort. This event is hosted by Native Love.

🕘 Registration begins at 9:00 AM
🏍️ Run starts at 10:00 AM
🔴 Please wear red to show your support.
💲 $30 per rider | $15 per passenger

📝 Register now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mmir-motorcycle-run-ignacio-co-tickets-1991158297067

For more information, please contact Native Love at 970-553-0337 or email [email protected].

- Summer Begay, Communication Specialist

06/07/2026

Consider sharing your knowledge with others.

Calling all makers, creatives, artisans, and small business owners!

is looking for speakers, and we'd love to see more voices from our local creative and product-based business community represented this year.

You don't need a polished keynote or decades of experience. Some of the most valuable sessions come from entrepreneurs who are willing to share real lessons learned through building a business—from markets and branding to product development, customer experience, pricing, photography, websites, packaging, and everything in between.

As this year's Creatives & Makers Track Captain, one of my goals is to create programming that is practical, actionable, and relevant to the realities of building a business in rural communities.

If you have knowledge that could help another entrepreneur, consider submitting a session.

Our region is filled with incredible talent. Let's make sure those stories and lessons are part of the conversation.

06/07/2026

Third Thursday Vibes! JUNE 18TH!

06/06/2026

This week I have had the honor of celebrating a special ladies birthday week. Everyday I deliver her something special for her 80th birthday. Her and her husband have been so wonderful. I have truly enjoyed our chit chats each day! This is the best part of Bear Root, interacting with out neighbors makes my heart happy!

05/25/2026

Remembering Those Who Gave Us Our Freedom. Happy Memorial Day From Bear Root Cottage.