Cortez Police to present Safety Action Plan with zero-fatality goal for safer streets The community-driven plan aims for no traffic deaths by 2045 May 20, 2025
Mesa Elementary wins state excellence award The award was presented by Colorado Department of Education May 19, 2025
‘Four Corners Voices’ named finalist for 2025 Colorado book award Collection is finalist in the Best Anthology category May 19, 2025
Southwest Health System seeks community input for 2025 Health Needs Survey Survey will help the health system identify health needs in the community May 19, 2025
Birders flock to Cortez for 18th annual birding festival This year, about 160 people attended the raptor-themed event May 16, 2025
Local artists will open their doors during Montezuma County’s first studio tour The Four Corners Studio Tour is the first weekend in June May 15, 2025
Cortez Middle School earns prestigious music award for fifth time School is only one of 87 to receive the award in 2025 May 14, 2025
Last day to apply for Fozzie’s Farm apprenticeship Apprentices will learn about tenets of agriculture in a hands-on role May 14, 2025
Cooper Webb rides to third Supercross championship title Chase Sexton won the race, but lost the title by two points May 13, 2025
Early storms push Cortez past average precipitation for May The city is still behind its year-to-date precipitation averages May 9, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez chamber choir and jazz band earn special distinctions at competition Groups traveled to Salt Lake City for Music in the Parks May 9, 2025
Accountability Committee discusses parent survey results, coach pay at Cortez schools DAC adds an extra meeting to their schedule for the school year May 8, 2025
From weeds to watering, Cortez reminds residents of summer rules Water restrictions are set for the season, and recurring rules are reminded May 7, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee releases results of parent survey The survey had 179 respondents May 7, 2025
City announces finalists for financial director position There will be a meet-and-greet with the finalists at City Hall May 7, 2025
Cortez to celebrate Historic Preservation Month with events, scavenger hunt The events are being held to celebrate Cortez’s history May 7, 2025
Montezuma County plans public hearing to review Canyonland Solar Project Solar facility is proposed for nearly 1,000 acres of private land May 6, 2025
Chase Sexton wins in Denver, stays in championship contention Webb leads Sexton by nine points heading into the finale May 6, 2025
‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says May 5, 2025
Police arrest man after finding defaced firearm, suspected meth The total weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 14.5 grams May 5, 2025
City to host meet-and-greet with finance director finalists Four finalists will be selected in consideration for the position May 5, 2025
May First Friday event offers art, music and more for community Zu Gallery, Notah Dineh and more will be participating May 2, 2025
FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs. May 2, 2025