Montezuma-Cortez shows mixed results in academic ratings; some schools decline The district overall declined from 51.2% in 2024 to 46.9% October 7, 2025
Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation Work will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring October 6, 2025
Cortez workshop geared to help residents start a business Consulting sessions available after workshop October 4, 2025
Spark and Project Helping launch Kynd Kit volunteer events in Montezuma County The program is seeking volunteers in Montezuma County October 2, 2025
Montezuma School to Farm plans final farm stand Course teaches business of small-scale farming October 2, 2025
Cortez Rec Center launches Zumba and Strong Nation classes in October ‘Zumba 101’ will help build confidence for classes October 1, 2025
Four Corners Writers to announce writers and cover for Volume 2 of anthology First anthology won an award at the 2025 Colorado Book Awards September 29, 2025
League of Women Voters to host school board candidate forum in October There are 11 candidates running for the school board September 26, 2025
Tour de 4-H to showcase youth projects and leadership at IFA event The event will include youth from 4-H and FFA September 25, 2025
Citizens Academy applications open for Fall 2025 at Cortez Police Department Hands-on academy lasts six weeks September 24, 2025
Cortez’s fall Cleanup Week scheduled for Oct. 20–23 City outlines rules for bulk trash pickup September 24, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district opens applications for superintendent Tom Burris gave board 60 days to find his replacement September 23, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board gets update about CHSAA suit and Judge MacLaren Board also swears in board member for District C September 22, 2025
Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent September 17, 2025
Reaction to Kirk assassination comes to Cortez: School is silent about teacher Concerns have been expressed after ‘concerning’ comments from a RE-1 teacher September 17, 2025
Who are the candidates for the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board? An almost entirely new board will be elected in November September 13, 2025
Community invited to free salsa event at Fozzie’s Farm Participants will harvest vegetables and make salsa September 11, 2025
Events scheduled for Cortez in second half of September One will address safety of sidewalks and roads near Mesa Elementary September 10, 2025
Fundamental Needs, Montezuma Leadership Network hosts business workshop and pitch competition Fundamental Needs is also preparing to soft launch the Cortez Makerspace September 10, 2025
Cortez’s Civil Air Patrol invites youths and parents to upcoming event The event will introduce attendees to the Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program September 9, 2025
Dogs shot and abandoned near Mancos; Denkai Animal Sanctuary asks for donations One of the dogs was discovered dead by law enforcement September 8, 2025
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center welcomes new executive director Lacey Osterloh Osterloh is a Cortez native whose own story connects her to advocacy September 4, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School to host annual Industry Convening in September The school is looking for industry partners to provide mentorship, internships and more September 3, 2025
