Montezuma County

Education

Dolores school district wraps up school year with celebrations, student successes

school will say goodbye to its seniors on Friday

May 18, 2026

Community

Organizers highlight unique atmosphere and opportunities for 2026 Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Registration is now open for the September event

May 17, 2026

Local News

Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

expansion project has been in the works since 2019

May 17, 2026

Education

Dolores School District bands earn top honors at Denver Music in the Parks Festival

Students also performed at West Slope Jam Fest

May 16, 2026

Local News

988 mental health team to host informal gathering in Dolores

Thursday’s sessions seek to build awareness, public-informed care

May 16, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, April 16 9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491, Pleasant View,…

May 15, 2026

Local News

One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

officials say livestock owners should monitor animals for clinical signs, including mouth blisters

May 14, 2026

Local News

Trial of Cortez man accused in Veterans Park murder set for this fall

Salt enters not guilty plea in Wednesday hearing

May 14, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

May 14, 2026

Local News

Dolores board approves concept plan for Riverside and Third Street apartments

Early-stage proposal garners a second extended public comment

May 14, 2026

Education

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

May 13, 2026

Local News

Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers

May 13, 2026

Education

Dolores school board hears updates to new high school building and stormwater mitigation project

board discussed teacher base pay and a potential track and field

May 12, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, March 16 9:04 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road K.2, Cortez, for a…

May 12, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

May 11, 2026

Sports

Ken Roczen wins 450SX Supercross title in Salt Lake City

Cortez’s Eli Tomac injured in the heat race

May 11, 2026

Local News

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

May 11, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

May 9, 2026

Community

Southwest Health System plans 5K Run/Walk to kick off National Hospital Week

run will be held on Saturday

May 8, 2026

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

school learned they would be recipients in early April

May 8, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

May 8, 2026

Education

Dolores Theater Troupe to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this week

cast and crew have been preparing since February

May 7, 2026

Education

Mancos High School inducts 14 students into National Honor Society

Chapter bids farewell to 10 seniors

May 6, 2026

Local News

The search continues for Towaoc man missing for a year

Silas went missing in April 2025

May 6, 2026