The City of Cortez has opened application for its annual Community Grants Program to support organizations that preserve or enrich the health, education, welfare, and fitness of the community. A total of $41,000 in dance and drum prizes will be awarded.

on Saturday, followed by dance and drum competitions. Grand entry for the Pow Wow starts at 1:00 p.m. The hand game tournament offers a total payout of $10,000. with the tournament starting at 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, registration for the hand game tournament opens at 9:00 a.m. with food and arts and crafts vendors, followed by the Pow Wow grand entry at 7:00 p.m. The festivities begin on Friday with a blessing of the grounds and flag raising at 7:00 a.m. The Ute Mountain Casino Hotel will offer more than $50,000 in prizes during the 2022 Pow Wow celebration on Friday and Saturday, August 19th and 20th. You're watching the 'Local News Roundup' brought to you by Choice Building Supply, Ace Hardware and the LOR Foundation. The Ute Mountain Casino Hotel continues its 30th anniversary celebration with a powwow, offering more than $50,000 in dance, drum, and hand game prizes.

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