Arts and Entertainment
Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’
Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists
Cortez
Sports
Ken Roczen wins 450SX Supercross title in Salt Lake City
Cortez’s Eli Tomac injured in the heat race
Local News
Cortez to shut off water Monday for Seventh Street water line project
Water will be unavailable for nearby homes for most of the day
Local News
Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case
Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active
Local News
Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release
After a life traversing and writing about the U.S., Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country
Community
Southwest Health System plans 5K Run/Walk to kick off National Hospital Week
The run will be held on Saturday
Education
Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award
The school learned they would be recipients in early April
Local News
Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location
Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters
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Cortez businesses tagged in graffiti spree late Tuesday night
Cortez Police Department is searching for suspects
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Construction at Cortez Municipal Airport will close runways overnight
Project will aid water drainage efficiency and improve the durability of airfield
Sports
Tomac finishes third, one point separates Roczen and Lawrence as final nears
The final round of the 2026 Supercross season will take place this weekend
Local News
Free car seat safety checkup set for Saturday in Cortez
Car seats may be available for families in need
Local News
Update: Cortez City Council inaugurates new members, appoints Dennis Spruell mayor
Elected City Council candidates were sworn in and the new mayor and mayor pro tem selected
Arts and Entertainment
Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals
Money prizes are included for winners
Education
Cortez Middle School Career Fair teaches students about array of careers
About 30 people introduced students to professions
Local News
Southwest Health celebrates Nikki Young’s Excellence in Nursing Award nomination
Colorado Nurses Foundation honors nurses making an impact in the profession
Community
Heritage Days Festival to debut in Cortez during National Historic Preservation Month
The events will kick off on May 1
Sports
Ken Roczen claims overall points lead after rough and rainy racing in Philly
Injury sidelines Eli Tomac for second consecutive race
Local News
Southwest Health, Montezuma Health Department draw 110 to health fair
The health fair, which took place on April 18, saw a turnout of more than 100 participants. (Courtesy of Jaycee Hart) Southwest Health System and the Montezuma County Health Department…