Montezuma County

Community

Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation

will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring

October 6, 2025

The Durango Herald

Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat

35 years in La Plata County, Naomi Riess is ready to take her community involvement to the next level

September 26, 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

Community

Mancos Cult Movie Federation announces fall 2025 schedule

classic movies will be shown at the Mancos Opera House

August 22, 2025

The Durango Herald

Two arrested on suspicion of killing man in Cortez park

reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; two others injured

August 21, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Sundog Gallery to showcase five decades of Stanton Englehart’s art

born in Cortez, known for paintings of American Southwest

August 20, 2025

Courts and Crime

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Reinfeld allegedly said his father was watching too much TV

August 16, 2025

Community

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed

is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities

August 6, 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

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

Community

Four Corners Indigenous Art Market returns to Dolores with rich cultural program

event is set to take place at the end of June

June 20, 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

Local News

CBI searching for man missing from Towaoc

Silas, 48, disappeared in April

June 4, 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

Education

Mancos Early Learning Center earns prestigious accreditation

accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning

May 13, 2025

Local News

Click It or Ticket enforcement begins in Colorado, Montezuma County

will be heightened patrol for seat belt violations till June 1

May 13, 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

Nordfest Returns to Mancos Brewing for third annual cancer support fundraiser

Proceeds go to organizations fighting cancer

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