Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name City programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride February 18, 2026
Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm The alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m. February 18, 2026
Cortez officials call attention to inactive voters as April election approaches City officials encourage residents to register or update their voter information February 18, 2026
Montezuma museum focuses on preserving history in Colorado’s 150th year of statehood Initiatives by the museum bring attention to the county’s history this year February 18, 2026
Man found dead in McElmo Canyon outside Cortez; overdose suspected Coroner awaits completion of toxicology, autopsy February 18, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Seattle Supercross, moves to second in 450SX standings Veteran rider sits one point behind Hunter Lawrence after Round 7 February 17, 2026
PCC Southwest to host inaugural career and technical education summit Pueblo Community College Executive Dean Lisa Snyder says the school is trying to cater to working adults. (Courtesy of Steve… February 17, 2026
San Juan Mountains face winter storm warning; snow expected in Cortez Strong winds, deep snow, avalanche risk forecast for mountains February 16, 2026
Thank you for supporting the library The Cortez Friends of the Library hosted a Valentine’s Bake Sale Fundraiser, raising over $700 for the library. Thank you… February 16, 2026
2026 Cattlewoman and Stockman of the Year reflect Montezuma ranching legacy Ranching tradition alive and well at lively Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association’s annual banquet February 15, 2026
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center adds SANE nurse to expand services Partnership with UCHealth supports hiring of its first SANE nurse February 15, 2026
Water shortages, state mandates top agenda at Southwestern Colorado livestock meeting Speakers discuss tough water year as wildfire season approaches February 15, 2026
Cortez artist Karen Kristin donates her largest canvas painting to city Kristin’s ‘The Red Sunset,’ painted in 1992, now hangs in the municipal courtroom February 13, 2026
Cortez prepares pact with Dolores for curbside trash and recycling Agreement could extend life span of county landfill and bring revenue to Cortez February 13, 2026
A look back at the week Feb. 16-22 Aztec Machine Works welder, 1952. Aztec Museum Henry Jackson Photo Collection The following is a recap of local events for… February 13, 2026
Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier City seeks to keep the sign standing February 13, 2026
Fruitland man on probation charged with 6th DWI after near collisions Lorenzo Allen nearly struck multiple cars, a motorcycle and a house February 13, 2026
Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case Journalist and four others face federal civil rights charges tied to disruption at St. Paul church February 13, 2026
Students capture Dolores life stories with Public Library partnership The hands-on project pairs Dolores students with community members February 13, 2026
‘Junk, trash, blight’: Commissioners plan to reexamine 1990s policy Public meetings, land-use update or possible ordinance discussed February 12, 2026
Colorado House advances bill to support rural schools amid staffing shortages Local education leaders weigh in on the bill February 12, 2026
ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026 February 12, 2026
Seven Mancos students advance to state science fair competition Sixteen students place at regionals February 12, 2026
