Cortez

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

Cortez to host second input session for Park Village on 7th project

Residents can learn and give feedback on proposed development Thursday

DATE: Aug 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trial postponed until February for Towaoc man charged in child’s death

Jeremiah Hight’s defense asked for more time to prepare, investigate

DATE: Aug 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez Board of Education names middle school principal Andrew Pearson interim superintendent

Board formally accepts resignation of previous superintendent

DATE: Aug 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez board rejects interim elementary reading curriculum plan

Teachers at Lewis-Arriola Elementary ‘in tears’ over number of program changes needed, principal says

DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez PD’s Citizens Academy returns this fall, sign-ups now open

Six-week course at the department offers education about law enforcement work

DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Downhill crash moves Jett Lawrence to lead in Motocross overall points at Unadilla

Hunter Lawrence was comfortably leading overall points before the crash

DATE: Aug 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent resigns, board seeks interim leader

Departure from school district follows scrutiny of Bluebonnet curriculum

DATE: Aug 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

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