Montezuma-Cortez district revising nondiscrimination policy amid funding concerns requirements put in place by the Trump administration were cited July 4, 2025
Cortez Superintendent Tom Burris annnounces defamation lawsuit against JJ Lewis Superintendent Tom Burris says claims against him were ‘revenge or politics’ July 3, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez graduate and junior compete at International Thespian Festival Hernandez and Brian Sandner both received excellent ratings July 3, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez school board discusses English language development, clear bags A potential clear bag policy is being discussed, with school safety cited July 2, 2025
Cortez launches Park Ranger Program, welcomes Jay Dollar as lead ranger Program was created after citizens expressed a desire for safety and security July 2, 2025
Jett Lawrence sweeps Round 5 Motocross; Eli Tomac places third said the Lawrence brothers were “riding better” July 2, 2025
Cortez City Council approves South Broadway revitalization plan gathered 1,000 responses about the corridor July 2, 2025
Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun 100 guests will receive a free classic pizza June 27, 2025
Children’s Kiva Montessori School is named a Spotlight School school was awarded the recognition, showing a rural campus can still make a big impact June 26, 2025
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
Shingled hedgehogs and lemonade berries? Hikers find edible oddities at Hawkins Preserve in Cortez Some, however, find the plants unpalatable June 25, 2025
Piñon Project’s Fatherhood Program empowers dads in Cortez Program aims to help strengthen families in the county June 25, 2025
City seeks input on pedestrian, cyclist safety near Mesa Elementary Feedback would guide street and sidewalk improvements June 25, 2025
July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated in Cortez the Hill Gang in Cortez will do a cruise to mark the occasion June 24, 2025
New Les Schwab Tire Center opens in Cortez with community celebration new business donated tires to the Tires for Purpose program June 24, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School expands offerings for 2025 and beyond changes include the launch of additional pathways June 18, 2025
Mesa Elementary principal to become athletic director A new principal has already been hired to replace Robert Laymon June 18, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School recognizes academic excellence for 2024-25 second semester Students received scholar, honor roll and honorable mention honors June 18, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez High School honors student, teacher of the year for 2025 district recently selected teacher and student June 18, 2025
Cortez Police Department warns community of scam phone call you get the call, report it to law enforcement June 16, 2025
Cortez to welcome deCycles cyclists on trek in July group will be hosted by the Cortez Church of the Nazarene June 16, 2025
Eli Tomac, Jett Lawrence split wins in Round 4 Motocross second race ended with seven minutes remaining due to lightning June 16, 2025
Amity Trio to perform music exploring love at the Sunflower Theatre trio aims to amplify voices of composers around the world June 15, 2025
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez event features themed nights for 4-H, military and FFA June 12, 2025
