Montezuma County

Local News

To buck or not to buck: Powder River Rodeo finds the right job for the horse

putting the saddle on, John Franzen familiarizes himself with the horse’s personality

June 9, 2024

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo closes out with electric Saturday performances

Memorable weekend ends in style with big payouts

June 9, 2024

Local News

Bob Banks’ vision and memory honored through Western Heritage Award

arena in Montezuma County named after beloved community member

June 8, 2024

Community

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo bonds people together

of community at rodeo inspires Cortez business owners attending Friday’s event

June 8, 2024

Gallery

Video: Montezuma-County rodeo star Amber Moore puts on show

Moore, a Lewis, Colorado native and 2015 champion, took center stage in the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo's barrel racing event…

June 8, 2024

Gallery

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

June 8, 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

Education

Mancos hires new principal James Hughes

will bring his talents and experience to Mancos in July

May 23, 2024

Community

Annual BurroFest to take place June 15 in Mancos

year’s event promises to be bigger and better

May 20, 2024

Community

Dolores yard sale set for Saturday, June 8

sale and flea market registrations will close on May 31

May 17, 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

Community

Fenceline Cider Taproom to host Montezuma Rising, a celebration of community

event is being organized by Durango Desert Child Music band member Zachary Carr

May 8, 2024

Sports

Former Montezuma-Cortez baseball coaches share shock after losing jobs

District says firings were necessary because of allegations

May 8, 2024

Local News

Mancos man undergoing treatment at burn center after car explosion

Shaw received burns over 25% of his body

May 8, 2024

Local News

Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran’s name added to Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial

was fatally shot during traffic stop in November

May 4, 2024