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Police blotter

Tuesday, July 21 9:54 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Taylor Street, looking for a man with three warrants known to frequent the address. The man was contacted at the door, advi...

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee

Board will provide recommendations for economic development, airport operations and aviation safety and efficiency

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio

Cortez Makerspace to host soundproofed room with audio, music equipment for musicians, podcasters and audiobook recording

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Devices will be turned off and locked away for entirety of the day, excluding lunches

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, July 16 3:29 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St., for a report of an assault. A woman said a man tried to grab her backpack while she was sleeping outside....

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers

DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee

Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Police blotter

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

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