Cortez

Police blotter

Wednesday, Aug. 19 12:16 p.m.: An officer responded to the intersection of East Main and Edith streets for a vehicle collision. The female driver of one of the vehicles allegedly showed sign...

DATE: Aug 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

New office building planned for vacant lot in downtown Cortez

City Council approves site plan; Edward Jones corporate firm proposed as main tenant

DATE: Aug 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sexual Assault Services Organization expands to Montezuma and Dolores counties

SASO was receiving calls from local residents needing help navigating trauma

DATE: Aug 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Third annual memorial butterfly release set for Boyle Park in Mancos

480 butterflies will be released by participants

DATE: Aug 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Artists League to showcase work in September

Exhibition to showcase multimedia; collage; and watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Downtown Cortez to host sixth annual Play Music on the Porch Day

The event will take place all across Main Street

DATE: Aug 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

One point separates Lawrence brothers for championship after Motocross races at Budds Creek

The final weekend of racing for the 2026 season takes place on Saturday

DATE: Aug 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Trump’s pick to lead U.S. Food and Drug Administration has roots in the Four Corners

Friends and family share thoughts about Heidi Overton

DATE: Aug 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities

Cortez to host lodgers tax informational session

Lunch-hour program takes place Sept. 15 at 20 W. Main St.

DATE: Aug 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Higher demand for veteran services this year, department director says

VFW Post 5231 to host seventh annual Montezuma Stand Down on Sept. 19

DATE: Aug 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man arrested after allegedly firing shots during standoff with police

One round fired within a few feet of officers

DATE: Aug 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Wednesday, Aug. 12 9:27 p.m.: An officer responded to the amphitheater behind the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 N. Roger Smith Ave., for a disturbance that was unfounded. A woman contacted t...

DATE: Aug 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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