Cortez

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac out for injury, Jett Lawrence sweeps both 450 motos at Hangtown

Hunter Lawrence still holds onto the overall points lead

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

DATE: Jun 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third St., for a report of people camping. A man was banned from all city parks and issued a citation for trespassing. ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary

Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Tomac crashes, Deegan and Jett Lawrence battle in ‘most anticipated opener’ for Motocross

Hunter Lawrence claimed the first win of the 2026 season

DATE: Jun 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Police blotter

Wednesday, May 20 7:55 a.m.: An officer responded to the area of 800 E. Main St., and contacted a man walking westbound. He was arrested on suspicion of a warrant. 26000892 1:52 p.m.: An of...

DATE: May 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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