Colorado Association of School Executives honor MCHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

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

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

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

Hunter Lawrence claimed the first win of the 2026 season

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...

Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

Free family wellness program comes to Cortez in June

Six-week course for teens and parents focuses on cooking, stress management

Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement

Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate

Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit

Exhibit to be held in June

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students