Montezuma County

Local News

Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

June 23, 2026

Education

Mancos school board honors co-salutatorian Amelie Cover

‘We have no doubt that Amelie will make a difference in the lives that she touches – she already has,’…

June 22, 2026

Sports

M-CHS graduate Thayer Plewe finishes outstanding freshman golf season at UNM

Plewe also narrowly missed qualifying for this year’s U.S. Open

June 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence dethrones brother for Motocross Round 4 victory at High Point

There have been no recent updates on Eli Tomac’s return to racing

June 22, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, June 1 1:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 1700 block of Brandon Boulevard in Cortez…

June 22, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez Adventist Christian School to hold registration for 2026-27 year

The school educates students from kindergarten through eighth grade

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez school board presented affordable housing plan, director pay proposal

The board approved a letter of support for the housing plan

June 20, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks coming to Cortez this weekend for two nights of racing

At the fairgrounds, Team Throttle Monster events return; Teen driver rivals father one year after her monster truck debut

June 19, 2026

Local News

Reports involve bears lingering in towns, parks, other public spaces, CPW says

A bear relocated from Mancos on Wednesday; officers remind public to secure attractants

June 18, 2026

Education

Dolores agriculture teacher named National FFA Teacher Ambassador for second year

Alison Brown has been teaching in Dolores four years

June 17, 2026

Local News

Structure fire near Montezuma County Road N contained

Two residents escaped unharmed, but home declared a loss

June 17, 2026

Local News

Dolores Library Board fires executive director after workplace review

Board president cites workplace assessment findings; results have not been publicly released

June 17, 2026

Local News

Clearnetworx begins fiber network construction in Mancos

The project is set to be completed this month

June 16, 2026

Local News

Behind rodeo opener: Veterans carry America’s flag into Montezuma County arena

Meticulous preparation, spot-on timing and a dose of patriotism make for a dazzling display

June 16, 2026

Local News

Sold-out crowd caps off Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo

Three-day event awards more than $91,000 to competitors

June 15, 2026

Sports

Jett Lawrence remains on top for Motocross Round 3 at Thunder Valley

Cortez’s Eli Tomac has not returned to racing following Round 1 crash

June 15, 2026

Community

Southwest Health System in Cortez named to Becker’s 2026 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals

Yearly selection features rural hospitals through nominations and data

June 14, 2026

Local News

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

June 12, 2026

Education

Ag Valley Co-op announces college senior from Dolores as one of its interns

Internship is being held in Nebraska

June 11, 2026

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