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Cortez

Suspected DUI crash in Cortez leaves motorcyclist dead

Suspected DUI crash in Cortez leaves motorcyclist dead

received REDDI report moments before collision

Cortez police officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

Cortez police officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

Suspect was stopped on a warrant and an inoperable license plate light

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

Arts and Entertainment

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

project started Monday

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing

child was last seen on the afternoon of Feb. 25

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

February 18, 2026

Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting

Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting

Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower

January 16, 2026

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

clinic is an endeavor created by family and community

January 2, 2026

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Courts and Crime

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

December 30, 2025

Four Corners writers to read from new anthology

Arts and Entertainment

Four Corners writers to read from new anthology

volume won award at the 2025 Colorado Book Awards

December 17, 2025

Residents march for Jesus on Main Street in Cortez

Residents march for Jesus on Main Street in Cortez

'We are out here to proclaim him from the Gospel’

November 26, 2025

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

previously was scheduled for Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

found guilty on 15 of 20 counts after allegedly using his status of tribal healer to abuse women

November 19, 2025

Cortez lead dispatcher completes grueling Moab240 ultramarathon despite extreme weather

Cortez lead dispatcher completes grueling Moab240 ultramarathon despite extreme weather

ultramarathon lasted from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15

October 23, 2025

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

Courts and Crime

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

man dies in beating in Veterans Park; two others injured

October 8, 2025

Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation

Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation

will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring

October 6, 2025

Cortez teacher posts ‘vile message’ in reaction to Charlie Kirk assassination, district says

Cortez teacher posts ‘vile message’ in reaction to Charlie Kirk assassination, district says

New was named district’s Teacher of the Year for 2025

September 17, 2025

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Metallic Minerals will host open houses about La Plata exploration

Metallic Minerals will host open houses about La Plata exploration

Sessions are Thursday in Breen and Friday in Cortez

September 3, 2025

Two arrested on suspicion of killing man in Cortez park

The Durango Herald

Two arrested on suspicion of killing man in Cortez park

reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; two others injured

August 21, 2025

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Courts and Crime

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Reinfeld allegedly said his father was watching too much TV

August 16, 2025

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’

Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun

Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun

100 guests will receive a free classic pizza