Montezuma-Cortez High School

Sports

Bears football on the hunt for big season under new head coach

2025 offensive coordinator Duston Russell takes reins for promising DHS program

August 14, 2026

Sports

Former CMS football coach Bryce Waggoner takes the helm at M-CHS

Panthers kick off new season at home against Ignacio on Aug. 21

August 14, 2026

Gallery

Photo gallery: Montezuma County Fair greased pig chase brings plenty of smiles

The greased pig chase on Aug. 1 at the Montezuma County Fair brought out children of all ages to try…

August 14, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Fair Livestock Auction nets over $430,000

End of fair sales exceed 2025 total by $81,000

August 14, 2026

Education

New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school

Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district

August 13, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Devices will be turned off and locked away for entirety of the day, excluding lunches

July 29, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center

July 28, 2026

Sports

Durango’s Shylene Drumm wins breakaway roping title at National High School Finals Rodeo

Ignacio’s Kodi Mae Rima and Cortez’ Brileigh Gordanier make impressive NHSFR debuts

July 26, 2026

Sports

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

Senior and baseball player recognized for academics, athletics, leadership and service

July 2, 2026

Sports

Ute Mountain, Basin Rodeo Teams sending seven athletes to national championships

Area youth rodeo teams building the next generation for the sport

June 16, 2026

Sports

Cortez’ Cruzan helps Razorbacks win team national championship in track and field

Former Panther sprinter competes on third leg of third-place Arkansas 4 x 400 team

June 14, 2026

Sports

Eight area baseball players named to all-state teams

Five Panthers, three Bulldogs earn season-capping awards

June 10, 2026

Education

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Recipients were awarded from a group of 15 scholarships

June 7, 2026

Education

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

June 4, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

June 3, 2026

Sports

Mancos cheer duo Maddie Daves and Elly Coey vaulting into college

Daves also began her own all-star cheer program to spur on next generation

June 1, 2026

Sports

Cortez BMX riders line starting gate for another exciting summer

Baxter Family Track at Parque de Vida abuzz with races, including state qualifier on July 25

May 29, 2026

Sports

Eleven Cortez-area athletes named to all-state track, soccer and golf teams

Five Panthers named to state’s highest honor roll after impressive spring seasons

May 29, 2026

Sports

M-CHS’ Jackson to continue hoops career at Waldorf University

Talented Panther guard looking to bring her versatility to collegiate level

May 24, 2026

Sports

Cortez’ Cruzan buoys Arkansas national title hopes as he lines up for Division I track regionals

Former Panther track standout entered to run on Razorbacks’ No. 3-ranked 4 x 400, also in open 400

May 24, 2026

Sports

M-CHS baseball bows out of 3A state tournament to close out stellar season

Panthers fall to D’Evelyn and Elizabeth in Greeley over the weekend

May 24, 2026

Sports

Cortez’ Crowley, Unrein both cap careers inside top 20 at golf state championship

Four-year qualifiers both cap senior season with career-best finishes

May 24, 2026

Education

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

May 24, 2026

Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

May 23, 2026