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Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520 E. Second St., for a domestic violence incident. A woman reported seeing a man physically strike his gi...

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Ken Roczen wins 450SX Supercross title in Salt Lake City

Cortez’s Eli Tomac injured in the heat race

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez to shut off water Monday for Seventh Street water line project

Water will be unavailable for nearby homes for most of the day

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

After a life traversing and writing about the U.S., Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System plans 5K Run/Walk to kick off National Hospital Week

The run will be held on Saturday

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school learned they would be recipients in early April

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez businesses tagged in graffiti spree

Cortez Police Department is searching for suspects

DATE: May 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction at Cortez Municipal Airport will close runways overnight

Project will aid water drainage efficiency and improve the durability of airfield

DATE: May 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tomac finishes third, one point separates Roczen and Lawrence as final nears

The final round of the 2026 Supercross season will take place this weekend

DATE: May 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports