Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

May 25, 2026

Education

MCHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

May 24, 2026

Education

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

May 13, 2026

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

school learned they would be recipients in early April

May 8, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board accepts legal counsel proposal from Lyons Gaddis

also approves using Panorama Education platform

April 24, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School band earns ‘Best Community for Music Education’ award

is the sixth time in seven years that the program has been awarded

April 22, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez students overcome challenges and come together to stage ‘Clue’ murder mystery show

will be held in May

April 14, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District launches full-time online option

Program will begin in fall for middle and high school students

April 14, 2026

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary earns John Irwin School of Excellence Award

school received the award after achieving an “Exceeds Expectations” rating

April 2, 2026

Cortez

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

March 31, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

The Montezuma-Cortez School District is hosting a family night in April. (Journal file photo)du1-i-syn The Montezuma-Cortez School District invites families…

March 25, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects Caplan & Earnest proposal in split vote

board received a presentation from the firm, but the second firm was unable to attend

March 23, 2026

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

events took place across both districts and throughout community

March 11, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks new general counsel; requests proposals

professional services agreement has a tentative start date of April 27

February 21, 2026

Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang

Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024

February 19, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

February 18, 2026

Colorado House advances bill to support rural schools amid staffing shortages

education leaders weigh in on the bill

February 12, 2026

Cortez school board hears teacher’s concerns about high school reading levels

also celebrates school board recognition month

January 21, 2026

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 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

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

November 21, 2025

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

Teacher’s testimony about English studies moves board members

November 19, 2025

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

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

November 17, 2025