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
4Kinship returns for Youth Day at Navajo Nation Fair 2,000 skateboards and 7,000 pairs of shoes donated to students and families September 5, 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
Lewis-Arriola shines in CMAS testing; other schools fall below state average Statewide CMAS scores show students catching up to pre-pandemic levels September 3, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee ‘effectively dissolving’ and changed Changes attributed to state requirements September 2, 2025
Mancos school board discusses goals, Colorado immigration law at meeting Board also seeks potential student members of the school board August 29, 2025
Dolores English teacher and students prepare to launch program for teen literacy The program will be held at the Dolores Public Library August 26, 2025
DAC survey shows overwhelming opposition to elementary reorganization The reorganization would affect Kemper and Mesa Elementary Schools August 25, 2025
Cortez school board swears in new member; faces public criticism The district submitted its application to withdraw from BOCES August 21, 2025
Dolores building project remains on schedule, board hears concerns about pickup The foundation is being laid for Dolores’s new high school August 19, 2025
Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students ‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says August 19, 2025
SWOS board revamps website, offers after-school activities for new year This meeting was the first of the 2025-26 school year August 16, 2025
Lawsuit prevents maintenance of AC units at Kemper Elementary School The district is in a lawsuit with a HVAC company August 12, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district requests board nominations for election Seats are open for election in Districts B, D, E and F. Districts A and C are vacant August 7, 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
PETA ‘Hell on Wheels’ pig transport truck visits Farmington Animal liberation organization brings demonstration to downtown diners 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
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
U.S. will release some grants supporting after-school and summer programs Funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers will be released to states July 18, 2025
Lamp Post’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ plans location change for upcoming performance Performances will be held Saturday at Cortez church July 16, 2025
Jaynes Corp., Dolores school district seek local subcontractors for building project The first phase of the building project has already begun July 16, 2025
