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
Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship The annual scholarship is awarded to multiple students each year March 23, 2026
Hunter Lawrence wins third Supercross in four rounds at Birmingham; Tomac is third Eli Tomac is still ranked second in overall points March 22, 2026
Mancos Valley Resources declares tie for 2025 Project of the Year Mancos Giving Tree and Mancos FoodShare were recognized March 17, 2026
All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics ZU Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites March 17, 2026
Mancos school board reviews principal search and superintendent evaluation Principal finalists to visit Mancos campus Tuesday March 17, 2026
CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos The project started Monday March 17, 2026
Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement March 15, 2026
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center plans walk in the park Theme for Child Abuse Awareness Month event is ‘Let Hope Bloom’ March 15, 2026
Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students March 13, 2026
Cortez Middle School bands earn back-to-back superior ratings at NMMEA Music Performance Assessment This is the first time the bands have achieved superior ratings in back-to-back years March 11, 2026
Sunflower Theatre to host screenings of conservation documentary ‘Preserved’ The documentary highlights the Vermejo property in New Mexico March 11, 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
Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production March 10, 2026
Eli Tomac places second in Indianapolis after ‘rough night’ of racing Tomac remains second in overall points behind Hunter Lawrence March 8, 2026
Mancos School District invites families to Family Connection Night Dinner and child care will be provided March 8, 2026
Photographers to showcase animal photography at St. Barnabas art reception A photo of a leopard by Kristin Kuckelman is one of the photos to be featured at the St. Barnabas… March 8, 2026
Mancos school district requests stakeholder input in hiring of secondary school principal James Hughes resigned from his position as principal March 8, 2026
Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists Four SWAL artists will share about their art March 5, 2026
Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club March 5, 2026
Local News Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe The child was found safe with another missing juvenile March 4, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time Tomac is now one point behind overall points leader Hunter Lawrence March 3, 2026
Dolores Booster Club to host Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show and pop-up store The group is still seeking donations for the pop-up store February 28, 2026
Dolores Rotary Bingo Night sets record with $3,400 raised for Operation Graduation Operation Graduation provides a safe place for graduates to celebrate February 27, 2026
