Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

Education

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

Local News

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

Education

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

gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Local News

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

Education

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

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

July 4, 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

Local News

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

than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

April 3, 2025

Education

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

January 22, 2025

Education

Photos: MCHS’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ makes history

was sold out for its final three nights

November 22, 2024

Education

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

November 21, 2024

Education

Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons

were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed

October 8, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and…

September 22, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings

addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat

September 11, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police respond to school board lawyer’s statement about Burris case

Attorney Brad Miller gives update on allegations

September 6, 2024

Sports

New gates at Cortez school delay EMS after athlete breaks leg

Coaches did not have codes; ‘sometimes it just takes testing the system,’ superintendent says

August 21, 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

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

Education

Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer

is no cost to sign up for the program

May 29, 2024

Sports

Former Montezuma-Cortez baseball coaches share shock after losing jobs

District says firings were necessary because of allegations

May 8, 2024

Education

Researchers seek participants for Indigenous education survey

survey aims to help improve education for students

April 18, 2024

Education

Attorney general to host statewide conversation about vaping in Colorado schools

Conversation will center on what is working and what can be improved

October 23, 2023

Education

Montezuma-Cortez survey shows low morale of staff and students amid change

Staff, students and residents voice concerns as issues pile up in school district

June 17, 2023

Education

Cortez school board faces criticism about leadership, low pay and low performance

board recommends that Mesa Elementary be managed outside district

May 20, 2023

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary faces mixed reaction after adding handgun to silent auction

9 mm handgun is part of school’s annual fundraiser

April 21, 2023