San Juan National Forest acquires 80-acre Fall Creek parcel
Funding for purchase came from Land and Water Conservation Fund with support from local groups
DATE: Aug 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Upcoming event in Dolores focuses on protecting children from exploitation
Beyond Trafficking and the Southwest Colorado Trafficking Task Force to host educational session
DATE: Aug 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Downtown Cortez to host sixth annual Play Music on the Porch Day
The event will take place all across Main Street
DATE: Aug 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
One point separates Lawrence brothers for championship after Motocross races at Budds Creek
The final weekend of racing for the 2026 season takes place on Saturday
DATE: Aug 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
Cortez man arrested after allegedly firing shots during standoff with police
One round fired within a few feet of officers
DATE: Aug 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Police blotter
Wednesday, Aug. 12
9:27 p.m.: An officer responded to the amphitheater behind the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 N. Roger Smith Ave., for a disturbance that was unfounded. A woman contacted t...
DATE: Aug 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Sheriff’s blotter
Saturday, Aug. 1
3:38 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, after a woman reported a man calling her from a jail phone in violation ...
DATE: Aug 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Montezuma-Cortez Board of Education names middle school principal Andrew Pearson interim superintendent
Board formally accepts resignation of previous superintendent
DATE: Aug 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Montezuma-Cortez board rejects interim elementary reading curriculum plan
Teachers at Lewis-Arriola Elementary ‘in tears’ over number of program changes needed, principal says
DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Mancos to host free literary festival featuring Colorado poet laureate, bestselling mystery writer
More than 50 authors are set to participate in the event
DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Mancos schools launch new year with crew programs, phone restrictions
Newly adopted cellphone policy took effect Monday
DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Kwiyagat Community Academy welcomes students back to school for its sixth year
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe language and culture are an integral part of the school day
DATE: Aug 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
