Cortez hires LeRoy Harris as new library director New director has ties to the area and broad leadership experience December 18, 2025
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe gathers for Grinch-themed Christmas celebration Held at the rec center for the first time in decades, the daylong event involved many festivities December 18, 2025
$8.9 million in federal funds lost in Montezuma County, state data shows State defends $24.6 million; $1.8 million remains at risk December 18, 2025
Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth The locations will be rotated on a calendar that will update quarterly December 17, 2025
Measles cases across the county increase to four Two new cases confirmed; Wastewater detection signals recent infections December 17, 2025
Two new officers sworn in to Cortez Police Department Steven Lopez and Kilton Korthank join department after completing academy training December 17, 2025
More information released on California couple found dead in Bisti Badlands SJCSO says wife left message written in the sand December 16, 2025
Cortez council to propose broad charter revisions to voters Council must finalize revisions and pass ordinance before setting ballot question December 16, 2025
Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions Shelter has 13 dogs and cats seeking homes December 16, 2025
Cortez to host City Council candidate information session Officials to explain council role, election processes ahead of April vote December 16, 2025
Tiny moves: White to move and win “Tiny Tim, you mischievous devil,” snarled Scrooge. “Now, now,” chided the Ghost of Christmas Future from behind Scrooge’s chair. Playing… December 15, 2025
Cortez Youth Athletic Performance program expands to prepare athletes for college Cortez’s branch of the program is located at Mountain Range Fitness December 14, 2025
Cortez graduate Cruz Hernandez nominated for New Mexico Scenic Design award Set from ‘The Little Mermaid’ earns nomination December 13, 2025
Cortez-area first responders join students for 2025 Shop With a Cop More than five agencies take part in annual gift giveaway December 13, 2025
An AI data center in the Four Corners? Not around the corner, but not far away Farmington mayor says groups are exploring data center development December 13, 2025
New Mexico college graduates rank high for economic mobility State stands out nationally with strong graduate earnings and accessible college options December 12, 2025
Dolores school board celebrates preschool accreditation, discusses hiring processes Teddy Bear Preschool was awarded a prestigious accreditation after a yearlong process December 12, 2025
Cortez seeks legal guidance after overcollecting $2.8 million in recreation tax Next steps: how to handle the excess funds December 12, 2025
Daytime delays expected on U.S. 550 and Colorado 145 CDOT work requires heavy equipment December 12, 2025
Scholarship honors Navajo Prep graduate’s work with language and clean energy Recipients across state highlight community needs December 12, 2025
Farmington City Council approves funds to look at Ricketts Park shade Project in ‘very, very initial phase,’ says City Manager Rob Mayes December 12, 2025
Bloomfield man sentenced in case of severe child abuse Joseph Bresch receives 14½ years in prison December 12, 2025
Christmas showcase set for Mancos elementary students Mancos elementary students will host a Christmas showcase Tuesday December 12, 2025