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Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Fewer than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

DATE: Apr 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Police reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

DATE: Jan 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Photos: MCHS’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ makes history

Play was sold out for its final three nights

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

Poetry helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

DATE: Nov 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons

There were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed

DATE: Oct 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and staff

DATE: Sep 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings

Letter addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Update: Cortez Police respond to school board lawyer’s statement about Burris case

Attorney Brad Miller gives update on allegations

DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

New gates at Cortez school delay EMS after athlete breaks leg

Coaches did not have codes; ‘sometimes it just takes testing the system,’ superintendent says

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Frustrations focus on staff workload, administration decisions, contract surprises The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board on Tuesday heard from staff about frustrations with contracts and co...

DATE: Jun 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district receives primarily positive outlook in state teacher survey

Results were down compared with rest of the state

DATE: May 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

There is no cost to sign up for the program

DATE: May 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

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