Montezuma County

Arts and Entertainment

Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show at the end of August

A special raffle will also be held

August 4, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools

The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures

August 2, 2026

Local News

Autopsy results released for both drivers of Tuesday crash near Dolores

Truck driver was experiencing a ‘cardiac incident,’ both victims were U.S. Army veterans

August 1, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force

Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program

August 1, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows

Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date

July 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world

July 31, 2026

Local News

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez

July 31, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Friday, July 10 9:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 10401 Road 29 near Totten Lake, Cortez, for…

July 30, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee

Board will provide recommendations for economic development, airport operations and aviation safety and efficiency

July 30, 2026

Local News

Roads, campsites reopen in San Juan National Forest, BLM lands with Ferris Fire 97% contained

Officials urge caution because of post-blaze hazards, heavy equipment during repair work

July 29, 2026

Local News

Duo from Banshee Tree to play free show at Fenceline Cider in Mancos

Thom LaFond and Jesse Shantor will transform cidery into jazz club

July 29, 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

Local News

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan

July 29, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race

July 28, 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

Local News

Update: Autopsies of 2 confirmed dead in crash near Dolores expected Thursday

A Dodge and an RV collided head-on along Colorado Highway 184

July 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District to host Mixed in Mancos 2025 album release party

The album was recorded live at the Mancos Opera House last year

July 27, 2026

Local News

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

July 26, 2026

Local News

Dolores to host 50th Escalante Days on Aug. 8

Golden-themed parade, local vendors, kids’ games and more highlight Flanders Park celebration

July 26, 2026

Local News

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1

July 25, 2026

Education

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers

July 24, 2026

Local News

Recovery begins: Ferris Fire crews mitigate hazards of burned area northwest of Dolores

Containment climbs as crews chip fuels, gather hoses and inspect equipment headed to other wildfire responses

July 24, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain

July 23, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, June 25 1:40 p.m.: A deputy responded to KP Pawn, 24099 Road G. 2, Cortez, for…

July 23, 2026