Cortez

SWOS board revamps website, offers after-school activities for new year

This meeting was the first of the 2025-26 school year

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Robert Reinfeld allegedly said his father was watching too much TV

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Police blotter

Thursday, Aug. 7 12:33 p.m.: An officer responded to Dolores State Bank, 744 E. Main St., for a reportedly man trespassing after a ban earlier in the day. He was arrested on suspicion of tre...

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Bitterblossom Games moves to new location in Cortez

The business features in-person gaming, collectible card trading and more

DATE: Aug 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Arraignment set for Shane French in alleged menacing case

French was arrested in May and refused to attend his July preliminary hearing

DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Eight-year-old Tipton Weber excels at Boggy Draw Beat Down, sets sights higher

Weber has been riding since he was 2 years old

DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Lawsuit prevents maintenance of AC units at Kemper Elementary School

The district is in a lawsuit with a HVAC company

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Hunter Lawrence wins first overall victory, Eli Tomac places third

The Round 9 races were full of twists and surprises

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

Closing weekend features big performances from region’s top drivers

DATE: Aug 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Police blotter

Thursday, July 31 10:19 a.m.: An officer responded to City Market, 508 E. Main St., for reported shoplifting. A man and woman were found with alleged stolen Modelo beers in an alley behind O...

DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez Water Dragons shine at 2025 Seasonal State Swim Meet

The meet was held at the Cortez Outdoor Pool from Friday-Sunday

DATE: Aug 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Family donates historic paintings to Montezuma Heritage Museum

The artwork was painted by Richard Ellis Wagner

DATE: Aug 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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