Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

March 31, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

The Montezuma-Cortez School District is hosting a family night in April. (Journal file photo)du1-i-syn The Montezuma-Cortez School District invites families…

March 25, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects Caplan & Earnest proposal in split vote

The board received a presentation from the firm, but the second firm was unable to attend

March 23, 2026

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

The events took place across both districts and throughout community

March 11, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks new general counsel; requests proposals

The professional services agreement has a tentative start date of April 27

February 21, 2026

Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang

Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024

February 19, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

The alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

February 18, 2026

Colorado House advances bill to support rural schools amid staffing shortages

Local education leaders weigh in on the bill

February 12, 2026

Cortez school board hears teacher’s concerns about high school reading levels

Board also celebrates school board recognition month

January 21, 2026

Five new Montezuma-Cortez school board members sworn in

The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board after Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony. From left: Barbara Mate, Lara Maria Blair, Vice President Laura DeWitt,…

December 4, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez schools officially welcome Superintendent Eddie Ramirez

Ramirez was unanimously approved by the school board in October

November 26, 2025

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez board hears from teacher, ratifies CDE administrative unit

Teacher’s testimony about English studies moves board members

November 19, 2025

Family Engagement Night celebrates diverse cultures in Montezuma-Cortez schools

Event showcases Native, Asian and European traditions and connects families with local resources.

November 18, 2025

Cortez Middle School eighth graders shared personal poems in Sunflower Theatre showcase

Students have been working on their poetry in anticipating of the showcase

November 17, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High to host free Veterans Day dinner, concert

Montezuma-Cortez High School is hosting a free Veterans Day dinner for local veterans and their families on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

November 7, 2025

Eddie Ramirez selected as superintendent; Sherri Wright admonishes community

Ramirez was one of two finalists candidates for the superintendent search

October 26, 2025

Cortez school board hears about HVAC, BOCES and test scores

Cost of HVAC replacement is an estimated $3.5 million

October 24, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez down to two superintendent candidates after third pulls out

Board will hold an executive session regarding the candidates at their October meeting

October 17, 2025

New Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee takes shape

The parent members of the new DAC were selected by SAC representatives

October 13, 2025

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

Montezuma School to Farm plans final farm stand

Course teaches business of small-scale farming

October 2, 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

Montezuma-Cortez school district opens applications for superintendent

Tom Burris gave board 60 days to find his replacement

September 23, 2025