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Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of…

Montezuma County man pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault, second-degree assault

Montezuma County man pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault, second-degree assault

sentencing will be held June 15

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

event will include chili bowls and drinks

Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1

Eli Tomac reclaims points lead after fifth-place finish in Detroit

Eli Tomac reclaims points lead after fifth-place finish in Detroit

now leads by four points

Sheriff’s blotter

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, March 5 5:26 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 36000 block of Road P. 8 in…

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah…

Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules hearings on Atmos rate proposal

Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules hearings on Atmos rate proposal

would rise by more than $5 per month

Credit Union of Colorado Foundation invests $50,000 in community college scholarships

Credit Union of Colorado Foundation invests $50,000 in community college scholarships

Applications are open for the 2026-27 school year

Retired Montezuma County doctors donate $8,000 in doctor’s memory

Retired Montezuma County doctors donate $8,000 in doctor’s memory

chapter of medical society closes

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

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…

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Cortez officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

Cortez officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

A Cortez police officer stepped in to complete a Domino’s pizza delivery March 16 after arresting the driver on a…

Mesa Verde Writers open registration for 2026 conference, set to take place in September

Mesa Verde Writers open registration for 2026 conference, set to take place in September

accomplished authors will make up the faculty

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

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

Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship

Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship

annual scholarship is awarded to multiple students each year

Hunter Lawrence wins third Supercross in four rounds at Birmingham; Tomac is third

Hunter Lawrence wins third Supercross in four rounds at Birmingham; Tomac is third

Tomac is still ranked second in overall points

Mancos Valley Resources declares tie for 2025 Project of the Year

Mancos Valley Resources declares tie for 2025 Project of the Year

Giving Tree and Mancos FoodShare were recognized

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

Mancos school board reviews principal search and superintendent evaluation

Mancos school board reviews principal search and superintendent evaluation

Principal finalists to visit Mancos campus Tuesday

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

project started Monday

Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement