Cortez

Courts and Crime

Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety

man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May

June 26, 2025

Local News

Filmmaker wins Telly Award for commercial filmed in Montezuma County

Michael Bud and his Box Canyon Film team won in the Local TV category

June 10, 2025

Local News

Amid Trump’s funding threats, Cortez school district looks to remove LGBTQ policy protections

far, no school district has lost money because of policies protecting transgender students

June 10, 2025

Community

Ute Mountain Ute tribe secures approval to reopen pottery shop in Cortez

pottery shop closed during COVID-19

June 6, 2025

Courts and Crime

Cortez man gets 15 years for sexual exploitation of a child, other charges

Anthony Mizell faces multiple felony counts after discovery of explicit content on seized phone

May 25, 2025

Local News

Birders flock to Cortez for 18th annual birding festival

year, about 160 people attended the raptor-themed event

May 16, 2025

Local News

Investigation finds no foul play in Cortez restaurant fire

Employees were reportedly on a break when blaze ignited

May 8, 2025

Community

FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety

Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs.

May 2, 2025

Community

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee

The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive…

May 1, 2025

Courts and Crime

Emergency alert sent to residents after domestic violence incident in Cortez

suspects arrested; man is found hiding in a closet

April 18, 2025

Local News

Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

one injured in blaze that shut down traffic on Main Street

April 18, 2025

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police Department announces warrant for arrest of Duece Martinez

Martinez was sentenced in five cases in January

April 11, 2025

Local News

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

April 3, 2025

The Durango Herald

Plea hearing for Cortez theft suspect rescheduled

Chowen arrested on suspicion of theft, identity theft, contributing to the delinquency of a minor

March 20, 2025

Courts and Crime

Man suspected in a Cortez car chase that injured an officer, woman and child

pursuit, officer hits car containing three people

March 18, 2025

Community

Canyonland Solar Project awaits approval in Montezuma County

project would be near Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and Goodman Point

March 15, 2025

Local News

Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez

Residents must be at least 30 days clean and have ‘motivation to continue the recovery journey’

March 12, 2025

Local News

Longtime traveler from Cortez wins ‘adventure of a lifetime’

‘It’s sort of a miracle. And on top of it, I soon celebrate my 80th birthday,’ says Dottie Peacock

March 10, 2025

Community

Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday

man’s vehicle and phone were found in the park at the time he went missing

March 4, 2025

The Durango Herald

Man arrested at Cortez nightclub after late-night reports of gunfire

Suspect allegedly pointed handgun at his cousin

March 2, 2025

Courts and Crime

Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man

Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023

March 1, 2025

Local News

Judge calls diversion deal for Cortez school superintendent a ‘slap on the wrist’

Burris was accused of failing to report an alleged sexual encounter between student and teacher

February 26, 2025

Sports

Eli Tomac out with broken leg; Cooper Webb wins Supercross Round 6

is unclear when Tomac will return to racing this season

February 18, 2025

Local News

New program offers incentives for businesses to clean up graffiti in Cortez

It’s a one-to-one match for small businesses and nonprofits

February 13, 2025