Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service
The program will culminate with a group discussion and panel
DATE: Jan 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community
Dolores school district club offers opportunities for students to ski and snowboard
Two dates remain for the winter season
DATE: Jan 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Police blotter
Thursday, Jan. 15
10:09 a.m. An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve a warrant on a man in custody. 26000081
11:11 a.m. An officer respo...
DATE: Jan 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division
Lexi Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry
DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Sheriff’s blotter
Friday, Jan. 2 (incident Dec. 19–29, 2025)
3:15 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 27.7 in Dolores for a report of package theft from a mailbox. An Amazon delivery was confirmed...
DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Cortez school board hears teacher’s concerns about high school reading levels
Board also celebrates school board recognition month
DATE: Jan 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Application deadline nears for April municipal elections in Cortez
Five seats will be on the ballot
DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego
Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record
DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case
Child suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022
DATE: Jan 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting
Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower
DATE: Jan 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Police blotter
Thursday, Jan. 8
1:01 a.m.: An officer responded to McDonald's, 1322 E. Main St., for a verbal disturbance between two men in the parking lot. One man was muddy and thought to be intoxicated...
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum
The exhibit will be open until April
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
