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Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray closed for mudslides

No time given for opening Red Mountain Pass

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The conflict over permanent climbing anchors in wilderness

Climbers concerned about safety are pitted against wilderness advocates worried about overcrowding and unfettered bolting.

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

Southwest Colorado’s domestic water supply’s vulnerabilities unknown

Region’s conservation district looks to better define resource in face of persistent drought, projected population growth

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roads, campsites reopen in San Juan National Forest, BLM lands with Ferris Fire 97% contained

Officials urge caution because of post-blaze hazards, heavy equipment during repair work

DATE: Jul 29, 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

Duo from Banshee Tree to play free show at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Thom LaFond and Jesse Shantor will transform cidery into jazz club

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

Cortez, Mancos, Dolores libraries conclude summer of dinos

All libraries had a successful season of youth programming with archaeology and paleontology themed events

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

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