New Southwest Open School classroom building gets final approval for students to move in
School has been waiting for final inspection approval since September
Cortez
Delsin Freeman gets confirmed counsel and a date for preliminary hearing
The court was searching for counsel for Freeman at his January hearing
Montezuma-Cortez school district sends out school safety letter after January incident
Kemper Elementary was put in secure status on Jan. 31
Local Warrior Narratives podcast tells the stories of military veterans
KSJD’s Erik Quiroz, an Army veteran, started the podcast in 2023
The 2024 Police Citizens Academy to kick off March 5
The annual academy will take place over the course of six weeks
More snowfall predicted throughout the week in Southwest Colorado
Atmospheric rivers continue to help snowpack, despite dry start to the winter
Pueblo Community College and Habitat for Humanity nearly finish first home
PCC and Habitat for Humanity partner to build a home
Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association to hold annual meeting and banquet on Feb. 10
The association is celebrating its 75th anniversary
Beech Street Preschool closed for classes Monday
The cancellation notice was sent out by the district at 8 a.m.
High schools in Montezuma County to donate game proceeds to Pawlicki family
Organizers ask that fans wear purple to honor the late Trenton Pawlicki
Montezuma-Cortez school district audit to analyze money systems for extracurricular activities
The audit was run to see which policies and procedures require updating
Piñon Project hosts Teen Nights every Tuesday and Thursday
Teen Nights include games, field trips and more
Adventure Club child care still has openings for 2024
The Adventure Club takes place at the Cortez Recreation Center
Cowbelles to raffle 70th anniversary quilt at Livestock Association banquet
The Cowbelles formed in 1954
17th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival to take place in May
The festival brings birders from all over the country
Cortez school board hears from principals on STAR assessment scores
Board also discusses staffing and retention and votes on charter school renewals
Mancos man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 2021 crash
Scott Edouard Chilleen denied he was driving in crash that killed woman
Florida man honored for action during shooting of Cortez officer
Truck driver blocked traffic during shootout, captured it on dashboard camera
Minor arrested in Cortez street shooting gets hearing date
Judge orders that teenager be enrolled in school
Sunflower Troupe seeks actors and crew members for spring show
Auditions will take place in February; the show is in May