Montezuma County Democrats honor election judges, help food bank
Thank You Letter
Cortez
Cortez Community Christmas Dinner organizers ready to provide meal for community
Meals are also available to homebound individuals upon request
Homes in Montezuma County glimmer and glow with holiday spirit
From the Dolores Fire Protection District to homes on quiet county roads, a drive around town proves festive and fun
Cortez Fire Protection District sponsors families in need this holiday season
It’s about giving back, ensuring families have a Christmas celebration
Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets
Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department
2024 Festival of Wreaths ends with heightened community Christmas spirit, prizes
Wreath scavenger hunt winners were awarded Cortez Cash cards
Cortez resident goes skydiving to celebrate 90th birthday
Vern Crites went skydiving with his family to celebrate the occasion
Montezuma-Cortez school district won’t renew contract with Southwest Education Collaborative
The district could potentially renew their contract in the future
Montezuma-Cortez school board receives mill levy updates and DAC presentation
District Accountability Committee presents information on parent surveys and asked for more ‘back and forth’ with board
MCHS student selected for New Mexico Lorenzo De Zavala Leadership Program
Only 150 students are selected to participate in the program
Cortez’s Annual Shop With a Cop brings joy to students in need
Nearly 20 students participated this year
Cortez land use code open house planned for Tuesday
The open house will allow for community members to provide input
Duece Martinez enters guilty plea in five cases; other cases dismissed
Martinez is being held in Archuleta County
Cortez native Nanabah Sam makes a name for herself as a model
Known as Nanabah Grace in modeling community, she’s also cast member in upcoming Netflix show
Cigna discontinues a ‘major’ Medicare Advantage plan in Montezuma County
Other options available for seniors utilizing this policy
Southwest Open School receives feedback and praise in recent staff survey
The board also celebrated student projects and endeavors
Sligo Wall near Shiloh’s Steakhouse nears completion after suspected DUI crash in May
Construction on the wall started in October
Layne Frazier named First Tee Teacher of the Year
Frazier is a former member of the Montezuma-Cortez school board
Plea hearing for Cortez Superintendent Tom Burris is scheduled for January
The hearing has been continued multiple times
Cortez Fire Protection District reinstating its junior firefighter program
The department will accept six junior firefighters for its 2025 program