Update: Cortez bondsman shoots wanted man during struggle bondsman requested help in arrest of suspect; suspect and bondsman previously investigated November 5, 2021
New art gallery launches on East Main Street concept of rebirth is ingrained in the gallery’s identity November 5, 2021
Key takeaways from Montezuma-Cortez work session consolidation, four-day weeks, teacher pay, Wit and Wisdom, medical marijuana among topics discussed November 4, 2021
Teachers working to avoid ‘controversial’ curriculum, superintendent says wants to decide on replacement curriculum by January to be implemented at the start of next school year November 3, 2021
State says Montezuma-Cortez school district can remove curriculum Colorado Department of Education says Montezuma-Cortez district doesn’t need permission to remove curriculum November 3, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez families protest school closures on Main Street Families use signs to urge Superintendent to change course of action — and some called for her resignation October 30, 2021
Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before taking his SUV in New Mexico Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule October 30, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez partially lifts ban on extracurricular activities Band, sports activities previously canceled after COVID-19 surge, school closures October 29, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez expresses concern, postpones discussion about medical marijuana in schools board members concerned about self-administration and possession of medical marijuana in schools October 29, 2021
Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021
Southwest Colorado sees increase in mountain lion sightings and Wildlife reports 110 sightings in Area 15 this year October 28, 2021
700 Montezuma-Cortez students quarantined, five hospitalized with COVID-19 Schools closed through Nov. 5 October 27, 2021
Mancos artist on a mission to uplift others Lille Diane's paintings are on view at the Mancos Public Library. Here, Mesa Verde can be seen depicted in the… October 27, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8 October 27, 2021
Year’s first West Nile virus case in Montezuma County results in death Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight October 26, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez says change to policy won’t disband LGBTQ+ lunch group feared – and some hoped – that the change would terminate a lunchtime LGBTQ+ group at the middle school October 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez talks potential consolidation, four-day school week Proposals would help mitigate staff shortages October 25, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez superintendent suggests getting state input before removing elementary curriculum and Wisdom curriculum under review in RE-1 October 23, 2021
UPDATE: Man also seriously injured in crash that killed woman north of Cortez Single-vehicle rollover occurred Thursday near intersection of U.S. 491 and Colorado 184 October 22, 2021
UPDATE: Woman killed in rollover crash north of Cortez Single-vehicle rollover occurred near intersection of U.S. 491 and Colorado 184 October 22, 2021
Montezuma-Cortez halts volleyball program because of COVID-19 Practices and competition shut down through Oct. 25 October 21, 2021
IronWood Mill to present mitigation plans before completing disputed proposals Three-acre land purchase and employee housing approved; mitigation plan needed for other permit October 15, 2021
