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Montezuma County Fair

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds

Monster trucks coming to Cortez this weekend for two nights of racing

Monster trucks coming to Cortez this weekend for two nights of racing

At the fairgrounds, Team Throttle Monster events return; Teen driver rivals father one year after her monster truck debut

Behind rodeo opener: Veterans carry America’s flag into Montezuma County arena

Behind rodeo opener: Veterans carry America’s flag into Montezuma County arena

Meticulous preparation, spot-on timing and a dose of patriotism make for a dazzling display

Sold-out crowd caps off Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo

Sold-out crowd caps off Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo

Three-day event awards more than $91,000 to competitors

Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

Closing weekend features big performances from region’s top drivers

August 10, 2025

Taylor Garner named Master Showman at last day of the Montezuma County Fair

Taylor Garner named Master Showman at last day of the Montezuma County Fair

CeJae Snyder receives the Reserve Champion award in the Master Showman class

Friday at the Montezuma County Fair: Family fun and prizewinning swine and sheep

Friday at the Montezuma County Fair: Family fun and prizewinning swine and sheep

Pigs and sheep close out the animal side of the county fair before Saturday’s sale

At the county fair: Weigh-in day with the goats

At the county fair: Weigh-in day with the goats

A sampling of images from the Montezuma County Fair

The stars behind the Montezuma County Fair

The stars behind the Montezuma County Fair

Families set up pens, exhibits for the Montezuma County Fair

Here are livestock competition results from the Montezuma County Fair

Here are livestock competition results from the Montezuma County Fair

Jocelyn Hofmann displays her rabbit for the judge Thursday at the Montezuma County Fair. (Sam Green/Special to The Journal)Sam Green/Special…

August 11, 2024

Fairgrounds Speedway racing program wraps up Montezuma County Fair

Fairgrounds Speedway racing program wraps up Montezuma County Fair

Local and regional drivers have busy night on dirt racing oval

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

No space for livestock? No problem. Bring your cat to the fair instead.

No space for livestock? No problem. Bring your cat to the fair instead.

Cat show opens the door for city dwellers to participate in the Montezuma County Fair

First-time competitor is named 4-H grand champion in .22 rifle shoot

First-time competitor is named 4-H grand champion in .22 rifle shoot

9-year-old Dallas Geisinger wins event at Montezuma County Fair

Four States Ag Expo is back at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Four States Ag Expo is back at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

The event will offer multiple vendors, demonstrations and clinics

Results from the open class of the competitions at the 2021 Montezuma County Fair

Results from the open class of the competitions at the 2021 Montezuma County Fair

Results from the Montezuma County Fair, provided by Andrea Jeter, 4-H program coordinator of the county Colorado State University Extension.

August 22, 2021

Results from 4-H competitions at the 2021 Montezuma County Fair

Results from 4-H competitions at the 2021 Montezuma County Fair

Results from the Montezuma County Fair, provided by Andrea Jeter, 4-H program coordinator of the county Colorado State University Extension.

August 22, 2021

4-H youths thrive at Montezuma County Fair

4-H youths thrive at Montezuma County Fair

Popular livestock sale wraps up events Saturday

County fair hosts True Western Roundup rodeo

County fair hosts True Western Roundup rodeo

Competitors entertain crowd in 13 events

Montezuma County Fair kicks off Friday

Montezuma County Fair kicks off Friday

Country concert, rodeos, demolition derby and 4-H animal shows define rural lifestyle

Colorado’s governor signs two gun-control bills. Here’s what they mean

Colorado’s governor signs two gun-control bills. Here’s what they mean

Bills restrict how guns are stored and sold, and how owners report lost or stolen weapons

Montezuma County Fairgrounds upgrades commercial kitchen

Montezuma County Fairgrounds upgrades commercial kitchen

Commercial facility available for rent

February 16, 2021

Dolores twins carry on family’s rodeo traditions

Dolores twins carry on family’s rodeo traditions

Twins Jaida and Rylee Woody relying on unique bond to find success in barrel racing

January 26, 2021

Livestock sale supports local 4-H youths

Livestock sale supports local 4-H youths

Fair event features 4-H youth efforts