Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

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

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

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

November 21, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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

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

September 17, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

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

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

Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

Court administration

Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

Complaint alleges Ian MacLaren scheduled proceeding to publicly criticize defendant

September 9, 2025 • Benjamin Rubin — Journal Staff Writer