Cortez

Courts and Crime

Robert ‘Cowboy’ Williams receives prison for violating probation in sex case

Williams has five pending cases in Montezuma and Dolores counties

July 20, 2024

Community

Fairgrounds Speedway weekend races to honor JD Minor, who died in June crash

event will raise money for teen’s family and Hurst family

July 18, 2024

Community

Mancos couple and infant killed in collision near Moab

was traveling home from a softball competition

July 15, 2024

Local News

How are median earners buying homes in Southwest Colorado?

HomesFund has helped hundreds of people with low- or no-interest loans

July 15, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man suspected of obstructing officer, trying to elude Cortez police

also suspected of DUI after crashing at motel

July 12, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Teen suspected of gunfire at Cortez fireworks show is held without bail

Juvenile, deemed a danger to the community, was arrested the day after Fourth of July incident

July 9, 2024

Local News

A spy plane made an emergency landing in Cortez in 1959. Now you can color it

It's one page in a new coloring book

July 1, 2024

Community

Historic Cortez coloring book now available in town

coloring book includes artwork from a plethora of local artists

June 28, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload,…

June 21, 2024

Community

Dolores dog faces long recovery after severe abuse; suspect awaits trial

suffers piercing head wounds, undergoes surgeries

June 20, 2024

Courts and Crime

Woman arrested in Cortez after allegedly stabbing her father at his home

banned from father’s home tried to climb in window

June 14, 2024

Living

Seoul street food: A Cortez journalist provides the scoop

Korean city is known for its rich, varied cuisine

June 10, 2024

Gallery

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

June 9, 2024

Community

Sgt. Moran to be honored at upcoming Beyond the Call of Duty visit in Cortez

traveling memorial will make a stop in Cortez on Sunday

June 7, 2024

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez

Three-day event celebrating 94 years as one of rodeo’s top regional fixtures

June 4, 2024

Local News

Man arrested in Cortez on suspicion of drug trafficking

Man’s vehicle was littered with drug traces and paraphernalia

June 3, 2024

Local News

14 new cadets set to join law enforcement in Southwest Colorado

Durango police chief touches on police scrutiny during commencement address

June 2, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district receives primarily positive outlook in state teacher survey

Results were down compared with rest of the state

May 30, 2024

Courts and Crime

Grand Junction man to appear in 22nd Judicial District for fatal stabbing in Cortez

Stabbing took place at Speedway station last year

May 30, 2024

Education

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

is no cost to sign up for the program

May 29, 2024

Community

Cortez announces Beautification Mini Grant

grant was created to help local businesses with exterior improvements

May 24, 2024

Courts and Crime

Suspect in Cortez street shooting receives new counsel; waives right to speedy trial

Trinadie Lopez suspected of firing gun that injured bystander

May 15, 2024

Courts and Crime

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year

May 15, 2024

Sports

Pitch, Hit and Run tryout in Durango to give local youths shot at competing at World Series

opportunity is open to boys and girls

May 14, 2024