Community

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

Community

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

Community

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

previously was scheduled for Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

Community

Mancos toy swap draws strong turnout; leftover toys donated

Parents and guardians exchange toys

November 19, 2025

Community

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

Community

Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation

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

October 6, 2025

Community

Mancos Cult Movie Federation announces fall 2025 schedule

classic movies will be shown at the Mancos Opera House

August 22, 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

Community

Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun

100 guests will receive a free classic pizza

June 27, 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

Community

Ute Mountain Ute tribe secures approval to reopen pottery shop in Cortez

pottery shop closed during COVID-19

June 6, 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

Community

Mancos Brewing hosts Snowy Plovers spring music and pop-up sale

event will feature music, crafts, food and more

April 22, 2025

Community

Canyonland Solar Project awaits approval in Montezuma County

project would be near Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and Goodman Point

March 15, 2025

Community

Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday

man’s vehicle and phone were found in the park at the time he went missing

March 4, 2025

Community

Home burns down near Mancos on Wednesday

people or animals were injured

January 31, 2025

Community

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

January 29, 2025

Community

Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’

has been in Cortez since 1990

January 1, 2025

Community

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

December 20, 2024

Community

Child killed in Towaoc identified; GoFundMe started for family

GoFundMe will go toward the child’s funeral and other expenses

December 13, 2024

Community

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended by police

December 12, 2024

Community

Luminarias return to Canyons of Ancients for holiday glow

Lanterns will light the path to Escalante Pueblo

December 5, 2024