A bigger show of floats this year for the Parade of Lights on Main Street Cortez Seventy entries present this year into Cortez’s biggest holiday gathering December 6, 2025
Young adults wait in line to worship at fast-growing Atlanta church ‘It is life or death for me. There are souls that are hanging in the balance’ December 6, 2025
Rachel Leonard’s plea in daughter’s death delayed by mental health evaluation Hearing in 5-year-old Annika Sandoval’s case rescheduled for January and February December 5, 2025
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Whited enters Montezuma County commissioner race Whited worked with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for 14 years and now serves as its public safety director December 5, 2025
San Juan National Forest announces seasonal road and trail closures Closures are present in the Dolores, Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts December 5, 2025
Montezuma County Commissioner Jim Candelaria receives Distinguished Service Award Colorado Counties Inc. provided the award in recognition of commissioner’s leadership December 5, 2025
Photos: Ute Mountain Ute royalty rings bell for Salvation Army donations Bonnii Height, 5, a Ute Mountain Ute tribal member, won the “Tiny Top Fourth of July Princess” title at the… December 5, 2025
Second measles case reported in Montezuma County County health department says anyone at Cold Stone Creamery on Nov. 26 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. might have been… December 5, 2025
With SNAP under threat again, here’s a reminder of local food access Legal battle over SNAP escalates between certain states, including Colorado, and Trump officials December 5, 2025
Central Consolidated Schools grapples with cultural harm after classroom incident Insensitive item prompts cleansing ceremonies, policy review December 5, 2025
Cortez Police invite families to decorate community Christmas tree The idea came from a lead dispatcher and returns for a second year December 5, 2025
Mancos to host Olde Fashioned Christmas with Rudolph Run, tree lighting and Santa The event will include music and shopping December 4, 2025
First snowfall brings 5 inches to northwestern New Mexico Reprieve won’t last; dry conditions return December 4, 2025
Snowy Futures Fair helps students learn about potential careers after high school 150 kids and 65 tables of adults attended the Montelores Futures Fair December 4, 2025
Lighthouse Baptist Church to host special services before Christmas The Christmas services will be held over three Sundays December 4, 2025
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 High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event Artisans and vendors can register a table before the event December 4, 2025
Wall failure on San Juan County bridge replacement prompts work halt, investigation Flora Vista to Aztec Bridge over Jones Arroyo faces more uncertainty in schedule as public works director issues stop work… December 4, 2025
Mancos Valley Chorus debuts ‘patchwork’ holiday concert with a twist on the classics A 27-year choir tradition returns with layered voices, familiar melodies of seasonal favorites December 4, 2025
Snow falls across Montezuma County; higher elevations see to 6-8 inches String of small storms this week brings winter flurries to Cortez area December 3, 2025
City of Cortez seeks students for youth seats on advisory boards Four seats are open for local students on three boards December 3, 2025
Free Christmas Craft Shop coming to the Mancos Public Library Dec. 20 The Christmas Craft Shop is open to residents of all ages December 3, 2025
Festival of Wreaths holiday fundraiser enriches lives of people with disabilities Wreath bids shoot for $20k goal raised in support of Our Own Lives and Community Connections December 3, 2025
Wolf-on-livestock attack prevention training to be held in Lewis-Arriola Event to be held Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Lewis-Arriola Community Center as many in Montezuma County are critical… December 2, 2025