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Montezuma County

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

Hearing set in Montezuma County judge Ian MacLaren misconduct case

sets August trial dates in case seeking judge’s removal

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce to open new visitor center in May

A gala will be held to celebrate the opening

More than 5 miles of Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy

More than 5 miles of Mancos River now protected by Montezuma Land Conservancy

Organization aims to keep land in pristine condition for the benefit of wildlife

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

Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

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

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 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

Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president

Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president

was named one of PCC’s employees of the year in 2024

December 19, 2025

Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

new cases confirmed; wastewater samples show signs of virus

December 18, 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

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

With cattle drives, Montezuma County sheriff urges drivers to slow down

With cattle drives, Montezuma County sheriff urges drivers to slow down

‘Just be patient, you’ll get through the herd,’ Steve Nowlin says

November 20, 2025

Mancos toy swap draws strong turnout; leftover toys donated

Mancos toy swap draws strong turnout; leftover toys donated

Parents and guardians exchange toys

November 19, 2025

Four Corners Writers to launch second anthology with events in Durango and Cortez

Four Corners Writers to launch second anthology with events in Durango and Cortez

will be two events to celebrate the second anthology’s publication

November 7, 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

Mesa Verde Association seeks artist entries for Knife Edge Cafe mural project

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Mesa Verde Association seeks artist entries for Knife Edge Cafe mural project

Installation is expected to take place next year

October 15, 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