ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026 February 12, 2026
Eli Tomac falls to third in overall points after crash in Arizona placed first in Heat 1 of Round 5 in Glendale February 10, 2026
Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14 Cowbelle/Cattlewoman and Stockman will be announced after the dinner February 7, 2026
Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ will be the learning center’s first full-length musical February 7, 2026
Southwest Health completes Community Health Needs Assessment, outlines priorities survey was done in collaboration with Community Hospital Consulting in Texas February 6, 2026
Sunflower Theatre offers Valentine’s film night and Prohibition-era jazz in February A password given to ticket holders will grant entry into the jazz night February 5, 2026
Pile burn planned in Mesa Verde National Park Firefighters will remain on scene during the operation February 5, 2026
Eli Tomac places fourth overall in back-and-forth Round 4 in Houston placed first in the final race of the Triple Crown February 3, 2026
Cortez Rec Center will host cardboard boat races to celebrate the Olympics Children 15 years old and younger are invited to attend. February 1, 2026
Cortez voters to choose from 11 candidates for City Council Officials confirm ballot order after Thursday’s drawing at City Hall January 30, 2026
City Council approves four ballot questions to appear on the April municipal ballot homes in Cortez were also awarded historic designation January 29, 2026
Cortez testing single-stream recycling method Residents asked to continue separating recycling during three-week trial January 28, 2026
Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation follows community effort that kept Southwest Memorial center from closing in 2023 January 27, 2026
Eli Tomac of Cortez places third at action-packed Supercross in Anaheim Colorado native won his heat race leading into the main event January 27, 2026
Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service program will culminate with a group discussion and panel January 25, 2026
Cortez school board hears teacher’s concerns about high school reading levels also celebrates school board recognition month January 21, 2026
Application deadline nears for April municipal elections in Cortez seats will be on the ballot January 20, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record January 20, 2026
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower January 16, 2026
Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum exhibit will be open until April January 15, 2026
Eli Tomac of Cortez wins Round 1 of Supercross in Anaheim joins Red Bull KTM Factory racing team January 13, 2026
‘Two killers and a sweetheart’ to host author panel at Cortez Library authors from Southwest Colorado will share insights on writing and publishing January 13, 2026
Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $13 million in drugs in 2025 Operation Wild Mustang, a major investigation, concluded this summer January 10, 2026
Cortez real estate firm joins ERA to expand technology and growth Regents Real Estate Group partners with ERA, a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. January 8, 2026
