Montezuma County

Local News

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Applications are due by the end of July

July 3, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire resources focused to west Dolores Rim to fight spread, protect homes

Blaze grows to 27,380 acres Thursday morning

July 2, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Wednesday, June 16

July 2, 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

Local News

Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk

Unofficial final primary results reported Wednesday evening

July 1, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire’s next complexity emerges in Doe Canyon

Blaze at 23,000 acres Wednesday as crews report progress protecting homes

July 1, 2026

Local News

While firefighters battle Ferris Fire, San Juan National Forest enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

These restrictions will come into effect on Wednesday

July 1, 2026

Community

Montezuma County to hold first canine election at Wags & Wine event

This will be Montezuma County’s first ‘Mutt Mayor’

July 1, 2026

Local News

Frizzell, Cox lead first round of unofficial Montezuma County primary results

Election officials expect additional results later Tuesday evening as ballots arrive from drop boxes

June 30, 2026

Local News

Colorado Horse Rescue’s free tool helps speed horse evacuations amid wildfires

Drivers and horse owners can register for the service online

June 30, 2026

Local News

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

June 30, 2026

Education

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for school backpack giveaway in Cortez

The backpacks and supplies will be given to children in need before the start of school

June 30, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks recent graduates for multiple positions

A college tuition assistance program is also available

June 29, 2026

Local News

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

June 28, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Wednesday, June 10 9:42 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll…

June 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez to feature local fiber artists in quilt exhibit

Gallery owner Mary Fuller has been advocating for fiber arts to be seen as fine art

June 26, 2026

Education

Mancos High School graduate receives scholarship from Western Colorado Community Foundation

The scholarship was established by a former Mancos resident

June 26, 2026

Local News

Bond lowered to $175K for man accused in Montezuma County drug trafficking case

Preliminary hearing postponed until August as defense reviews discovery

June 26, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System report shows both financial struggles and strides in improving care

CEO says federal funding cuts and fewer patients hurt hospital’s first financial quarter

June 25, 2026

Courts and Crime

Pleasant View man sentenced for attempted sexual assault and second-degree assault

Jasper Melton Hurst pleaded guilty in March

June 24, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Retired Cortez surgeon advances in national art competition with stained glass works

Voting for quarterfinals open until Thursday evening

June 24, 2026

Local News

Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Taisali Lambson was part of Dolores’ Class of 2026

June 23, 2026

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026