Cortez launches Park Ranger Program, welcomes Jay Dollar as lead ranger Program was created after citizens expressed a desire for safety and security July 2, 2025
Jett Lawrence sweeps Round 5 Motocross; Eli Tomac places third Tomac said the Lawrence brothers were “riding better” July 2, 2025
Cortez City Council approves South Broadway revitalization plan Survey gathered 1,000 responses about the corridor July 2, 2025
Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun First 100 guests will receive a free classic pizza June 27, 2025
Children’s Kiva Montessori School is named a Spotlight School The school was awarded the recognition, showing a rural campus can still make a big impact June 26, 2025
Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety The man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May June 26, 2025
Shingled hedgehogs and lemonade berries? Hikers find edible oddities at Hawkins Preserve in Cortez Some, however, find the plants unpalatable June 25, 2025
Piñon Project’s Fatherhood Program empowers dads in Cortez Program aims to help strengthen families in the county June 25, 2025
City seeks input on pedestrian, cyclist safety near Mesa Elementary Feedback would guide street and sidewalk improvements June 25, 2025
July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated in Cortez Over the Hill Gang in Cortez will do a cruise to mark the occasion June 24, 2025
New Les Schwab Tire Center opens in Cortez with community celebration The new business donated tires to the Tires for Purpose program June 24, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School expands offerings for 2025 and beyond Some changes include the launch of additional pathways June 18, 2025
Mesa Elementary principal to become athletic director A new principal has already been hired to replace Robert Laymon June 18, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School recognizes academic excellence for 2024-25 second semester Students received scholar, honor roll and honorable mention honors June 18, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School honors student, teacher of the year for 2025 The district recently selected teacher and student June 18, 2025
Cortez Police Department warns community of scam phone call If you get the call, report it to law enforcement June 16, 2025
Cortez to welcome deCycles cyclists on trek in July The group will be hosted by the Cortez Church of the Nazarene June 16, 2025
Eli Tomac, Jett Lawrence split wins in Round 4 Motocross The second race ended with seven minutes remaining due to lightning June 16, 2025
Amity Trio to perform music exploring love at the Sunflower Theatre The trio aims to amplify voices of composers around the world June 15, 2025
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez The event features themed nights for 4-H, military and FFA June 12, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez School District shares information about new executive director of student academic services Justin Schmitt is being reassigned to the role June 11, 2025
Cortez Police Department welcomes new officers, announces staff changes Former officer Tyler Smith was promoted to sergeant June 11, 2025
Firefly Walks to light up Carpenter Trail in Cortez The event will be held on multiple dates in June June 11, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez teacher pay: What state law and district policy reveal Concerns regarding staff pay and the salary schedule have been raised June 10, 2025