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Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase

City Council approves final ballot language, but not without debate

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Felony filings are higher from last year

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Wednesday, July 29 2:40 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., for a welfare check on a man lying outside. The man was arrested on a warrant. 26001465 4:2...

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Public Library hopes to expand digital collection with Hoopla

Platform offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and movies

DATE: Aug 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal

Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally

DATE: Aug 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Police blotter

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Cortez Public Library hopes to expand digital collection with Hoopla

July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal

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