Montezuma County

Tomac crashes, Deegan and Jett Lawrence battle in ‘most anticipated opener’ for Motocross

Lawrence claimed the first win of the 2026 season

June 1, 2026

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, May 4 3:13 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll…

May 30, 2026

Local News

Housing Authority supports gradual rent increase after emotional public testimony

Corrections needed for inconsistent rent-setting practices at four tax-credit properties

May 30, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County GOP candidates debate as primary race enters final stretch

Republicans for commissioner, clerk and recorder field questions in back-to-back forums

May 29, 2026

Local News

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

May 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Common Press to launch series of summer youth camps in Mancos

seeks to create community space for young people

May 28, 2026

Local News

Fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County

Officials cite wind, drought and drying grasses as concerns

May 27, 2026

Education

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

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

May 25, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit

Exhibit to be held in June

May 24, 2026

Education

MCHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

May 24, 2026

Education

Dolores High School graduates contemplate what’s next after ceremony Friday

Speaker gives special gift to the 38 members of the Class of 2026

May 23, 2026

Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

May 23, 2026

Education

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

President, vice president and secretary elected

May 23, 2026

Local News

Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later

May 23, 2026

Local News

Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

Prosecutors highlight four crimes the office recently handled

May 22, 2026

Local News

MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County

business aims to reduce methane emissions from food waste in landfills

May 22, 2026

Education

Mancos school board celebrates graduates at end-of-year meeting

Preschool and elementary graduations are this week

May 21, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, May 3 5:39 p.m.: A deputy responded to Mesa Verde National Park, 34900 U.S. Hwy. 160,…

May 21, 2026

Local News

Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

run was created in 1987

May 21, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation

arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed

May 20, 2026

Local News

Wildfire ready plan for Upper Dolores enters next phase

Dolores Watersheds Collaborative to host meetings for public engagement on planning

May 19, 2026

Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students

‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you…

May 19, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

May 18, 2026

Education

Colorado House passes bill to send K-12 funding initiative to November ballot

currently limits school funding

May 18, 2026