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Southwest Health System adds pediatrician in Cortez
Dr. Maggie Bonilla will join current SHS pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey
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Education
New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school
Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district
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Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase
City Council approves final ballot language, but not without debate
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RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez
The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide
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22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled
Felony filings are higher from last year
Education
Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote
Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge
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CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events
Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair
Arts and Entertainment
The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life
Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit
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Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, July 29 2:40 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., for a welfare check on a man…
Education
Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum
Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success
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Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region
There are three divisions available for entry
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Addiction resources grow in Cortez
Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups
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Cortez Public Library hopes to expand digital collection with Hoopla
Platform offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and movies
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July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal
Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally
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Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration
Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow
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Three projects to mark Montelores Coalition’s first field season in Dolores, Montezuma counties
Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work
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Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role
Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing
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Cortez builds master plan for aging water infrastructure
Tens of millions of dollars needed over the next 20 years
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Cortez moves to place lodgers tax on November ballot, invites public comment
Increased funds collected from visitors would go toward tourism marketing, economic development, infrastructure improvements, arts and culture