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Five new Montezuma-Cortez school board members sworn in

Five new Montezuma-Cortez school board members sworn in

The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board after Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony. From left: Barbara Mate, Lara Maria Blair, Vice President Laura DeWitt,…

December 4, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event

Montezuma-Cortez High School to host free holiday Concert and Crafts event

Artisans and vendors can register a table before the event

December 4, 2025

City of Cortez seeks students for youth seats on advisory boards

City of Cortez seeks students for youth seats on advisory boards

seats are open for local students on three boards

December 3, 2025

Winter solstice celebration to launch new Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub in Cortez

Winter solstice celebration to launch new Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub in Cortez

will be on Road G near Cortez

December 2, 2025

Montezuma Heritage Museum receives portrait of last traditional Ute Mountain Ute Chief Jack House

Montezuma Heritage Museum receives portrait of last traditional Ute Mountain Ute Chief Jack House

portrait was painted in 1986

November 29, 2025

Santa Photo Saturday returns to downtown Cortez for the Christmas season

Santa Photo Saturday returns to downtown Cortez for the Christmas season

first 100 guests will receive a free photo print.

November 29, 2025

Montelores Futures Fair in Cortez to connect students with careers and colleges

Montelores Futures Fair in Cortez to connect students with careers and colleges

than 60 partners are expected to be present to meet with students

November 27, 2025

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

previously was scheduled for Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez schools officially welcome Superintendent Eddie Ramirez

Montezuma-Cortez schools officially welcome Superintendent Eddie Ramirez

Ramirez was unanimously approved by the school board in October

November 26, 2025

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High presents free reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ tonight

Montezuma-Cortez High presents free reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ tonight

reading will be held Thursday night

November 20, 2025

Cortez Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

Cortez Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

Registration is open online, and can also be done on-site

November 20, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez board hears from teacher, ratifies CDE administrative unit

Montezuma-Cortez board hears from teacher, ratifies CDE administrative unit

Teacher’s testimony about English studies moves board members

November 19, 2025

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

found guilty on 15 of 20 counts after allegedly using his status of tribal healer to abuse women

November 19, 2025

Family Engagement Night celebrates diverse cultures in Montezuma-Cortez schools

Family Engagement Night celebrates diverse cultures in Montezuma-Cortez schools

showcases Native, Asian and European traditions and connects families with local resources.

November 18, 2025

Cortez Middle School eighth graders shared personal poems in Sunflower Theatre showcase

Cortez Middle School eighth graders shared personal poems in Sunflower Theatre showcase

Students have been working on their poetry in anticipating of the showcase

November 17, 2025

Montezuma Heritage Museum honors donors, wins state award at luncheon

Montezuma Heritage Museum honors donors, wins state award at luncheon

A plaque was unveiled for former county officials

November 14, 2025

Police blotter

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, Nov. 6 10:49 a.m.: An officer responded to Min Tea, 215 S. Sligo St.,…

November 14, 2025

CMS theater tackles dyslexia, ADD in upcoming one-act production

CMS theater tackles dyslexia, ADD in upcoming one-act production

Students reflect on the impact during rehearsals

November 13, 2025

Warrant issued for Cody Mallett after failure to appear in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Warrant issued for Cody Mallett after failure to appear in Shiloh’s wall crash case

Mallett allegedly crashed into the wall in the Shiloh’s parking lot in May 2024

November 13, 2025

Axis Health System adds physician assistant to Cortez roster

Axis Health System adds physician assistant to Cortez roster

Howell previously worked in Michigan

November 10, 2025

Mancos library to host second annual holiday toy swap for free Christmas gifts

Mancos library to host second annual holiday toy swap for free Christmas gifts

swap allows parents to bring toys and swap them for new ones

November 7, 2025

Local nurse practitioner joins Cortez Integrated Healthcare, now accepting new patients

Local nurse practitioner joins Cortez Integrated Healthcare, now accepting new patients

Stephanie Higgins was raised in Montezuma County

November 7, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez High to host free Veterans Day dinner, concert

Montezuma-Cortez High to host free Veterans Day dinner, concert

Montezuma-Cortez High School is hosting a free Veterans Day dinner for local veterans and their families on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

November 7, 2025