Cortez

Police blotter

Thursday, Sept. 3 1:12 a.m.: An officer responded to Speedway, 921 E. Main St., Cortez, for a report of shoplifting. A man was contacted with a pair of sunglasses in his hands. He said he fo...

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

Hail storm displaces Southwest Memorial Hospital departments

Little disruptions to patient services, despite major repair work

DATE: Sep 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body by Design in Cortez to host grand opening, new name reveal on Saturday

Gym has grown and added new equipment

DATE: Sep 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction at Mildred and Harrison intersections to finalize this week

Summer-long CDOT project brings improved signaling along U.S. 160 to downtown Cortez

DATE: Sep 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Aug. 27 7:47 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on South Harrison Street for a report of a woman assaulted by her boyfriend. The woman said the man stole her phone, threw so...

DATE: Sep 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Oktoberfest returns to Cortez in Parque de Vida on Sept. 26

Free, family-friendly festival features regional beer, German food, music and traditional competitions

DATE: Sep 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second annual Four Corners Studio Tour in Cortez opens local artists’ workspaces to public

There are 21 participating creatives this year

DATE: Sep 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma commissioner candidates Cox, Busic to meet in first forum Sept. 10

Republican Women of Montezuma County to host public luncheon and forum at Baymont in Cortez

DATE: Sep 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 400 butterflies set free in symbolic memorial at Boyle Park in Mancos

Hosted by PASCO-Southwest Health Care on Saturday, insects released to memorialize the dead

DATE: Sep 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water service set to be shut off on South Cedar Street in Cortez Wednesday

City urges residents to store water ahead of time

DATE: Sep 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunter Lawrence crowned 450 Motocross champ after intense day of racing

Racer beat last year’s champion, his brother, by two points

DATE: Sep 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Eli Tomac announces retirement after SMX playoffs

Racer has competed in 17 professional seasons

DATE: Sep 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

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