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New signs at Mancos State Park feature local art

Colorado Parks and Wildlife project revamps interpretive signs for park goers in three distinct panels

July 8, 2026

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The new Montezuma Heritage Museum at 35 S. Chestnut St. (Courtesy Montezuma County Historical Society) CORTEZ Wednesday, July 15 City…

July 8, 2026

Regional News

Colorado joins other states urging U.S. Postal Service to drop plan to restrict mail-in voting

Agency’s plan remains in place, despite being struck down by federal judge

July 7, 2026

Tri-Cities

Suspect pleads guilty to 2024 double homicide in Bloomfield

Victim’s mother rushes killer, threatens death

July 7, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence overtakes brother for overall points lead after Fourth of July win

Races at RedBud once again led to a battle between brothers

July 7, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County bison rancher to provide meat to Cortez food pantries

Nonprofit will purchase herd to donate meat to food assistance programs

July 7, 2026

Local News

Photos: Fireworks light up night sky at Cortez’s Fourth of July celebration

Thousands of attendees flocked to Parque de Vida for pyrotechnics and live music

July 6, 2026

Local News

Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke blankets Southwest Colorado

Young, elderly and those with heart disease and respiratory illnesses should consider staying indoors

July 6, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Blaze was 22% contained following Monday’s mitigation efforts

July 6, 2026

Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to seven years in prison for assault

Bentley Watts Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of assault against a former partner in 2024

July 6, 2026

Local News

New Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Interim CEO wants to ‘make chocolate fun again’

Al Harper plans to move RMCF away from ‘corporate’ model, address financial woes

July 6, 2026

Local News

Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration

More than 70 old cars and modern models gleamed in the sun for the 250th celebration of the United States…

July 5, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

The event is open to all parents and guardians, even without a child in special education

July 5, 2026

Local News

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered

July 4, 2026

Local News

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

‘We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of…

July 4, 2026

Local News

Teen tribal members invited to apply for Colorado Youth Advisory Council

40 students connect with Colorado lawmakers to influence state policy

July 4, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter

July 3, 2026

Local News

Stage 2 fire restrictions enacted at Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument

Conditions took effect on Friday

July 3, 2026

Local News

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says

July 3, 2026

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

Local News

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Limited land and competing priorities prompt value questions about units, green space

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