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
Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation Work will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring October 6, 2025
Mancos school district hopes to see mill levy pass in November for teacher salaries District has the lowest teacher pay in the surrounding area October 6, 2025
Cortez workshop geared to help residents start a business Consulting sessions available after workshop October 4, 2025
Spark and Project Helping launch Kynd Kit volunteer events in Montezuma County The program is seeking volunteers in Montezuma County October 2, 2025
Montezuma School to Farm plans final farm stand Course teaches business of small-scale farming October 2, 2025
Catskills Mountains’ Caswyn Moon and Faith Kelly to perform in Dolores The pair are on the road for their 10th tour October 1, 2025
Cortez Rec Center launches Zumba and Strong Nation classes in October ‘Zumba 101’ will help build confidence for classes October 1, 2025
Late-summer rain sets stage for stunning fall display San Juan Mountains near peak aspen color, drawing leaf-peepers to Colorado Highway 145 October 1, 2025
Fundraiser raises over $16,000 for Mancos Valley Resources and Pay It Forward Fund The fundraiser was hosted in August at the Mancos Brewing Co. October 1, 2025
Dolores school board discusses creation of new superintendent evaluation tool Board plans to incorporate strategic plan into evaluation September 29, 2025
Four Corners Writers to announce writers and cover for Volume 2 of anthology First anthology won an award at the 2025 Colorado Book Awards September 29, 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
Tour de 4-H to showcase youth projects and leadership at IFA event The event will include youth from 4-H and FFA September 25, 2025
Mancos school candidate forum to be held Monday Parents and community members are invited to learn more about the candidates September 25, 2025
Citizens Academy applications open for Fall 2025 at Cortez Police Department Hands-on academy lasts six weeks September 24, 2025
Cortez’s fall Cleanup Week scheduled for Oct. 20–23 City outlines rules for bulk trash pickup September 24, 2025
Who are the new board members for the Dolores RE-4A school district? The two new members fill two open seats by acclamation September 23, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school district opens applications for superintendent Tom Burris gave board 60 days to find his replacement September 23, 2025
Mancos school board celebrates nontraditional course success 92% of last year’s graduates earned at least one certification while in high school 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 of the Mancos RE-6 school board? The candidates are vying for two open seats September 16, 2025