Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

Five new Montezuma-Cortez school board members sworn in

The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board after Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony. From left: Barbara Mate, Lara Maria Blair, Vice President Laura DeWitt,…

December 4, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez schools officially welcome Superintendent Eddie Ramirez

Ramirez was unanimously approved by the school board in October

November 26, 2025

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez board hears from teacher, ratifies CDE administrative unit

Teacher’s testimony about English studies moves board members

November 19, 2025

Family Engagement Night celebrates diverse cultures in Montezuma-Cortez schools

Event showcases Native, Asian and European traditions and connects families with local resources.

November 18, 2025

Cortez Middle School eighth graders shared personal poems in Sunflower Theatre showcase

Students have been working on their poetry in anticipating of the showcase

November 17, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High to host free Veterans Day dinner, concert

Montezuma-Cortez High School is hosting a free Veterans Day dinner for local veterans and their families on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

November 7, 2025

Eddie Ramirez selected as superintendent; Sherri Wright admonishes community

Ramirez was one of two finalists candidates for the superintendent search

October 26, 2025

Cortez school board hears about HVAC, BOCES and test scores

Cost of HVAC replacement is an estimated $3.5 million

October 24, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez down to two superintendent candidates after third pulls out

Board will hold an executive session regarding the candidates at their October meeting

October 17, 2025

New Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee takes shape

The parent members of the new DAC were selected by SAC representatives

October 13, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez shows mixed results in academic ratings; some schools decline

The district overall declined from 51.2% in 2024 to 46.9%

October 7, 2025

Montezuma School to Farm plans final farm stand

Course teaches business of small-scale farming

October 2, 2025

League of Women Voters to host school board candidate forum in October

There are 11 candidates running for the school board

September 26, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez school district opens applications for superintendent

Tom Burris gave board 60 days to find his replacement

September 23, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez school board gets update about CHSAA suit and Judge MacLaren

Board also swears in board member for District C

September 22, 2025

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Reaction to Kirk assassination comes to Cortez: School is silent about teacher

Concerns have been expressed after ‘concerning’ comments from a RE-1 teacher

September 17, 2025

Who are the candidates for the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board?

An almost entirely new board will be elected in November

September 13, 2025

Entries open for Montezuma-Cortez homecoming parade

Parade scheduled for Oct. 2

September 10, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host annual Industry Convening in September

The school is looking for industry partners to provide mentorship, internships and more

September 3, 2025

Lewis-Arriola shines in CMAS testing; other schools fall below state average

Statewide CMAS scores show students catching up to pre-pandemic levels

September 3, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee ‘effectively dissolving’ and changed

Changes attributed to state requirements

September 2, 2025

Mancos Public Library to showcase Keith Hutcheson’s artwork in September

One piece will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the library

August 28, 2025