Headlines

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

July 1, 2026

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Thursday, July 9 American Sniper Viewing, 5 p.m., Cortez Public Library 202 N Park St. U.S.Navy SEAL Chris Kyle,…

July 1, 2026

Regional News

Jena Griswold wins four-way Democratic primary for Colorado attorney general

Candidate was winning by 26 percentage points when the AP called the race

June 30, 2026

Regional News

John Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over Julie Gonzales

Hickenlooper, who is finishing his first term in the Senate, will face state Sen. Mark Baisley in the general election

June 30, 2026

Regional News

Phil Weiser overcomes big spending, name ID to beat Michael Bennet

Associated Press called race at 7:55 p.m.

June 30, 2026

Local News

Frizzell, Cox lead first round of unofficial Montezuma County primary results

Election officials expect additional results later Tuesday evening as ballots arrive from drop boxes

June 30, 2026

Local News

Colorado Horse Rescue’s free tool helps speed horse evacuations amid wildfires

Drivers and horse owners can register for the service online

June 30, 2026

Local News

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

June 30, 2026

Education

Salvation Army seeks volunteers for school backpack giveaway in Cortez

The backpacks and supplies will be given to children in need before the start of school

June 30, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County primary turnout surges on Election Day

Clerk expects this week’s returns to account for most ballots cast

June 30, 2026

Local News

Former Bessie G miner keeps history alive in La Plata County

‘I think about it almost every day, because it was a time that changed me,’ Bruce Gillen says

June 29, 2026

Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks recent graduates for multiple positions

A college tuition assistance program is also available

June 29, 2026

Local News

Reduced wind allows for productive day fighting Ferris Fire from the air

Blaze expands to 15,888 acres; evacuations remain in effect

June 29, 2026

Sports

Rising stock car star Layne Bellm using Cortez Speedway as a springboard for championship season

Broomfield-based 21-year-old takes home double-victory to bolster state champion resume

June 29, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School Board approves online school plan

In the wake of falling enrollment, administrators are trying to recapture families with a virtual option

June 29, 2026

Sports

Mancos’ Quincy Morgan-Montoya earns reserve all-around champion at College National Finals Rodeo

New Mexico Junior College sophomore continues to shine on the national rodeo scene

June 28, 2026

Sports

It runs in the family: Kirtland’s Shim father-son duo sweeps doubleheader at Cortez Speedway

Father Leon and son Gabe Shim enjoy strong bond while dominating mod-lite division

June 28, 2026

Local News

Ferris Fire grows to 10,000 acres, evacuations expanded to include private lands

Blaze northeast of Pleasant View was zero percent contained as of Sunday afternoon

June 28, 2026

Local News

Three wildfires break out near Dolores-Montezuma county line

Blazes northeast of Pleasant View total 5,800 acres; no homes threatened

June 27, 2026

Education

PCC offers free construction class in Cortez with stipends for students

The program will be held in conjunction with Fundamental Needs

June 27, 2026

Local News

Longtime Mancos artist to sell southwestern paintings at Millie’s

Lynne Clay spent years crafting paper earrings. Now she’s fulfilling childhood dreams with a paintbrush

June 27, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Wednesday, June 10 9:42 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll…

June 27, 2026

Local News

Rare superbloom event takes over alpine meadows in Southwest Colorado

After decades of growing, green gentians blossom across high elevation meadows

June 27, 2026