Boy hit in lighted crosswalk on South Broadway in Cortez in U.S. government vehicle issued three citations; boy suffered injuries August 22, 2022
Eli Tomac regains lead in motocross standings with showing at Budds Creek two rounds to go in the season, Tomac leads Sexton by 1 point August 20, 2022
New Montezuma-Cortez principal resigns, cites contract dispute and pushback Graves advocated for closing campus, stricter rules and more discipline August 16, 2022
Charges filed against juvenile in death of Cortez woman was found stabbed at home on Road L; District Attorney files petition to try defendant as adult August 15, 2022
Chase Sexton dominates Unadilla motocross, edges Eli Tomac for series lead three rounds to go in the championship series, Sexton leads by one point August 13, 2022
Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Glow lights up Parque de Vida balloons displayed during three-day event August 8, 2022
Women Veterans of America Chapter formed in Cortez Corners Chapter will serve the region with support services, events, and companionship August 3, 2022
Barrel racing featured on first weekend of Montezuma County Fair Eleven-year-old from Bears Ears had fastest time, earns $244 August 1, 2022
Housing and funding plans delay construction of Southside Park audits, pandemic, costs snag plan for park and housing August 1, 2022
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group Sandoval relayed coded message about Japanese surrender July 31, 2022
Cortez raises pay for city manager, plans roadwork, airport hangar Recreation center parking lot will be repaved July 28, 2022
Montezuma County and hospital face lawsuit after inmate dies complaint alleges negligent care of Kelroy Newman, who had a high blood alcohol content and facial injuries July 26, 2022
Forecast calls for rain in Cortez and Durango the monsoonal pattern won’t be enough to break the drought July 26, 2022
Mesa Verde fire nearly under control; lightning sparks others helps with fire danger, but risk is still high, officials say July 25, 2022
Montezuma County Fair features community talent, agricultural roots summer event will be July 29-Aug. 6 at fairgrounds July 23, 2022
Second suspect faces murder charge in death of uncle south of Cortez Lori Ahasteen is arrested for first-degree murder, held on $1 million bond July 22, 2022
Cortez chamber moves into historic building, looks to fill leadership positions Chamber looks for new executive director July 19, 2022
Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate July 18, 2022
What to do this summer in Cortez, a base for Southwest destinations can be a waypoint on larger journey in Four Corners July 18, 2022
Eli Tomac sweeps Minnesota motos, takes lead in standings again beats Chase Sexton twice; riders talk about tough competition July 16, 2022
Audit removes Cortez from high-risk finance category ‘The nightmare of the embezzlement is over,’ city manager says July 15, 2022
Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment causes some to hesitate, question need July 15, 2022
Montezuma-Cortez’s McDonell will play college baseball Panthers graduate signs with Southwest Assemblies of God University July 15, 2022
Monsoonal storms hit mountains but miss Cortez moisture just 6% of average; flash flood watch issued for southeast Utah July 14, 2022
