Mancos schools prepare for new year with staff training, welcome events and new principal
Secondary school begins Aug. 12, elementary and preschool start on Aug. 17
DATE: Aug 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role
Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing
DATE: Aug 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest set for Aug. 15; event to benefit local nonprofits
The fest will include music, food and drinks
DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado State Board of Education seeks parent input on school choices through survey
CDE says survey will help determine how best to use state funding, resources and more
DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show at the end of August
A special raffle will also be held
DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools
The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures
DATE: Aug 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Autopsy results released for both drivers of Tuesday crash near Dolores
Truck driver was experiencing a ‘cardiac incident,’ both victims were U.S. Army veterans
DATE: Aug 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force
Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program
DATE: Aug 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows
Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date
DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery
Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world
DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Police blotter
Tuesday, July 21
9:54 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Taylor Street, looking for a man with three warrants known to frequent the address. The man was contacted at the door, advi...
DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Sheriff’s blotter
Friday, July 10
9:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 10401 Road 29 near Totten Lake, Cortez, for a report of a protection order violation. A woman and her boyfriend were fishing when the woman r...
DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
