‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says May 5, 2025
Police arrest man after finding defaced firearm, suspected meth The total weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 14.5 grams May 5, 2025
City to host meet-and-greet with finance director finalists Four finalists will be selected in consideration for the position May 5, 2025
May First Friday event offers art, music and more for community Zu Gallery, Notah Dineh and more will be participating May 2, 2025
FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs. May 2, 2025
Southwest Health System marks hospital week with 5K, staff events and fiesta Events will be held mid-May to honor health care heroes May 1, 2025
Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive… May 1, 2025
Kemper Elementary cancels school because of plumbing The initial delay and cancellation was attributed to a building-wide plumbing issue May 1, 2025
Cortez school district starts webpage for updates on plan for elementaries Remote learning is mandatory for all Kemper Elementary School students through Oct. 22.The Journal file The Montezuma-Cortez school district has… April 28, 2025
Webb wins key victory for Supercross season in Pittsburgh Cooper Webb held the lead from start to finish, despite pressure from Chase Sexton April 28, 2025
The LOR Foundation reflects on four years in Cortez April marked four years in town, and it has funded 316 projects in that time April 26, 2025
Boost your crisis response skills at Psychological First Aid course in Cortez It’s free to attend on May 6-7 at the Sheriff’s Office April 26, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district invited to state awards ceremony The awards ceremony will be held on May 16 April 25, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board announces mill levy committee members, approves salary schedule Two board members voted against the passage of the proposed 2025-26 salary schedule April 24, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board hears about solar panels and grad caps at meeting Superintendent Tom Burris is in discussions with JUWI, Inc. about adding solar panels to campus April 24, 2025
SWOS board announces hiring of new executive director at meeting Katri Rittenhouse worked at SWOS for three years April 24, 2025
Local News From archives to stage: Montezuma Heritage Museum will bring local history to life ‘Voices From the Past’ play is coming up at Cortez’s Sunflower Theatre April 24, 2025
Cortez Middle School hosts annual career fair, inspiring eighth graders The goal is to motivate students to go into high school with a purpose April 23, 2025
Southwest Memorial Hospital announces childbirth classes Parents will have hands-on learning and meals April 22, 2025
Chase Sexton dominates East Rutherford Supercross; narrows gap with Cooper Webb Sexton’s skill through the difficult and dry whoops and jump sections clinched the win April 22, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district shares meeting dates for proposed elementary reorganization The district is hoping to garner feedback from parents and the community April 21, 2025
Battle Rock Cactus Wranglers qualify for Destination Imagination Global Finals The team will compete against other teams from around the world April 21, 2025
Demonstrators rally in Cortez against actions of Trump administration An estimated 340 people attend follow-up rally to Hands Off march April 19, 2025
Photos: Protests held Saturday in Cortez and Durango 041925 Kathe Hayes of Mancos holds her "Dogs Against Trump button. She attended the demonstration with her puppy, Hazel. (Jen… April 19, 2025
