Cortez

Police blotter

Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man. 26001165 2:53 p.m.: An officer responded to Cit...

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting further evacuations

Firefighters aided individuals in leaving residences west of the river

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Applications are due by the end of July

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

‘Super Scooper’ aircraft to join operations Friday

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Limited land and competing priorities prompt value questions about units, green space

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

Senior and baseball player recognized for academics, athletics, leadership and service

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk

Unofficial final primary results reported Wednesday evening

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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