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
Downhill crash moves Jett Lawrence to lead in Motocross overall points at Unadilla
Hunter Lawrence was comfortably leading overall points before the crash
DATE: Aug 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
Mancos mobile home park residents move to buy property as not-for-profit cooperative
Tenants look to lock in their rent and secure long-term housing
DATE: Aug 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma-Cortez superintendent resigns, board seeks interim leader
Departure from school district follows scrutiny of Bluebonnet curriculum
DATE: Aug 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Homeowner shoots bear that broke into Dolores home overnight
Under state policy, bears that enter homes must be euthanized
DATE: Aug 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
