Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally to light up the skies for 21st year The Balloon Glow will be held on Friday, Aug. 1 July 25, 2025
Sunflower Shorts to present weekend of talent in August One of the new shorts was created by the 2025 MCHS Student of the Year July 25, 2025
Cortez City Council approves historic designation for Manaugh Elementary School The former school is being considered for affordable housing for teachers July 25, 2025
Lighthouse Christian Academy will mark 30th anniversary with new school year There are still openings for registration in kindergarten and fifth through 12th grades July 23, 2025
Chase Sexton wins at Washougal; Eli Tomac finishes third Tomac placed second in the first race and third in the second race July 23, 2025
Musical fun under the sea: Lamp Post’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ The enchanting musical was put on by youths ages six to 18 years old July 22, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board moves forward with sports policy, nondiscrimination policy updates Changes follow executive orders from President Donald Trump July 21, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board hears from citizens about nonrenewal of teacher The board asks for grace in personnel matters July 19, 2025
Onward! awards over $100,000 in scholarships to Southwest Colorado students The scholarships were awarded for 2025 July 19, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district to host board candidate prep course The course is for those interested in serving on the school board July 19, 2025
Montezuma County Fair to kick off the last week of July at the fairgrounds Open classes are seeking more participants July 17, 2025
Photos: Over the Hill Car Gang celebrates Collector Car Day with scenic cruise The car gang and attendees cruised 54-mile loops around Montezuma County July 17, 2025
Lamp Post’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ plans location change for upcoming performance Performances will be held Saturday at Cortez church July 16, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district gears up for 2025-26 school year The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 11 July 16, 2025
Jimmy Stadler Band to headline July’s Third Thursday in Cortez There are three more Third Thursday events this 2025 season. July 16, 2025
Jett Lawrence wins Motocross Round 7 at Spring Creek Hunter Lawrence won the first race, and Jett Lawrence the second July 15, 2025
New Lamp Post Creative Learning Center opens in Cortez The learning center was dreamed up by former MCHS drama director and his wife July 14, 2025
Cortez Salvation Army to host ‘Stuff the Bus,’ Osprey backpack giveaway The drive will help provide students with essential supplies for school July 9, 2025
Cortez Adventist Christian School will hold student registration July 22 The school serves students kindergarten through eighth grade July 9, 2025
Registration is open for fall at Kiva Children’s House preschool The preschool is open despite rumors of its closure July 8, 2025
Upcoming workshop will center on Indigenous foodways in the San Juan Mountains Participants will learn foraging and food preparation, among other things July 8, 2025
Jett Lawrence wins Round 6; Eli Tomac’s bike fails Tomac’s bike started smoking and failed in the first race July 8, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez implements policy to protect female athletes Emergency policy went into effect on June 24 July 4, 2025
