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Locals have differing opinions about mural on Mancos Public Library
Does art that carries a political message have a place on a public building?. Mancos locals voiced different views on that topic at Thursday night’s meeting of the Mancos Library Board. Colorado’s Liberty Crochet mural, which is a 17-by-11-foot art work consisting of 40 squares crocheted by area residents, is hanging on the outside of the library building. It carries the message “Freedom to Choose” and is part of a nationwide protest against restrictions on abortion. About a dozen citizens spoke about it at the library board’s meeting. The majority said it was offensive, divisive, and difficult to explain to their children. However, other speakers said art by its very nature can be disturbing and the work represents hope and inclusion for many who see it. The mural, which has previously been hung in Cortez, is set to be taken down at the end of the month. The board said the display does not violate their current policy on public exhibits but they will consider revising and clarifying the policy. They said they are open to displays representing different viewpoints as long as they are of original art. The library’s director, Jared Boudreaux, is to draft a new policy and the board will seek public input.
Baseball Recap: Montezuma-Cortez wins going away against Pagosa Springs
Montezuma-Cortez scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past the Pagosa Springs Pirates 19-7. Montezuma-Cortez might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matches by eight runs or more this season. The team relied heavily on Darren...
Baseball Game Recap: Montezuma-Cortez Panthers vs. Alamosa Mean Moose
Montezuma-Cortez had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Alamosa Mean Moose. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Montezuma-Cortez also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
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