06/03/2026
This week in the Colorado 150 / America 250 Southwest celebration: kick off the weekend with a special Colorado 150 screening of The Shining at the Liberty Theater on June 4, then head to Silverton's First Friday Art Walk on June 5 to experience the creativity and culture of one of Colorado's most historic mountain towns. Also on June 5, join the Mesa Verde Foundation for the 120th Anniversary Celebration of Mesa Verde National Park, marking a milestone year that coincides with Colorado's 150th anniversary and America's 250th. On June 6, explore local history through guided Heritage Days walking tours in Cortez, and wrap up the week with the Ouray County Sing Colorado! performance on June 7 in Ridgway. From film and art to music, history, and heritage, Southwest Colorado is celebrating Colorado at 150 in unforgettable ways. Learn more at colorado150southwest.org.