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July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County to hold first canine election at Wags & Wine event

This will be Montezuma County’s first ‘Mutt Mayor’

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Cox continues to lead commissioner race; Frizzell remains ahead for clerk

Counting resumed Wednesday morning after a late-evening tally

DATE: Jun 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

DATE: Jun 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for school backpack giveaway in Cortez

The backpacks and supplies will be given to children in need before the start of school

DATE: Jun 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks recent graduates for multiple positions

A college tuition assistance program is also available

DATE: Jun 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

DATE: Jun 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School Board approves online school plan

In the wake of falling enrollment, administrators are trying to recapture families with a virtual option

DATE: Jun 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

DATE: Jun 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Thursday, June 18 12:27 p.m.: An officer responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., for warrant service. The man was arrested on the warrant. A second man transported in...

DATE: Jun 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

Montezuma County to hold first canine election at Wags & Wine event

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Update: Cox continues to lead commissioner race; Frizzell remains ahead for clerk

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for school backpack giveaway in Cortez

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks recent graduates for multiple positions

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Montezuma-Cortez School Board approves online school plan

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Police blotter

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