San Juan Mountains face winter storm warning; snow expected in Cortez winds, deep snow, avalanche risk forecast for mountains February 16, 2026
Thank you for supporting the library The Cortez Friends of the Library hosted a Valentine’s Bake Sale Fundraiser, raising over $700 for the library. Thank you… February 16, 2026
2026 Cattlewoman and Stockman of the Year reflect Montezuma ranching legacy Ranching tradition alive and well at lively Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association’s annual banquet February 15, 2026
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center adds SANE nurse to expand services Partnership with UCHealth supports hiring of its first SANE nurse February 15, 2026
Water shortages, state mandates top agenda at Southwestern Colorado livestock meeting Speakers discuss tough water year as wildfire season approaches February 15, 2026
Cortez artist Karen Kristin donates her largest canvas painting to city Kristin’s ‘The Red Sunset,’ painted in 1992, now hangs in the municipal courtroom February 13, 2026
Cortez prepares pact with Dolores for curbside trash and recycling Agreement could extend life span of county landfill and bring revenue to Cortez February 13, 2026
A look back at the week Feb. 16-22 Aztec Machine Works welder, 1952. Aztec Museum Henry Jackson Photo Collection The following is a recap of local events for… February 13, 2026
Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier seeks to keep the sign standing February 13, 2026
Fruitland man on probation charged with 6th DWI after near collisions Lorenzo Allen nearly struck multiple cars, a motorcycle and a house February 13, 2026
Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case Journalist and four others face federal civil rights charges tied to disruption at St. Paul church February 13, 2026
Students capture Dolores life stories with Public Library partnership hands-on project pairs Dolores students with community members February 13, 2026
‘Junk, trash, blight’: Commissioners plan to reexamine 1990s policy meetings, land-use update or possible ordinance discussed February 12, 2026
Colorado House advances bill to support rural schools amid staffing shortages education leaders weigh in on the bill February 12, 2026
ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026 February 12, 2026
Seven Mancos students advance to state science fair competition Sixteen students place at regionals February 12, 2026
Mancos Creative District to host free songwriting panel ahead of Mixed in Mancos concert will feature five musicians February 12, 2026
As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis takes a hands-off approach leader has asked for more federal accountability, but not tight reins February 12, 2026
What happens when big snow hits County Road 3315 is one of several NCM roads in San Juan County designated with a red and white sign.… February 12, 2026
Asbestos cleanup moves forward at Cortez Municipal Airport Officials say airport contamination poses no risk February 12, 2026
Softball families push Cortez to address failing South Softball Complex Parents and coaches urge the city to fix safety hazards and restore lighting as broader parks system issues surface February 12, 2026
N.M. Racing Commission approves relocation of SunRay Park and Casino to Clovis 27 years in Farmington, the racino will move 400 miles to Clovis by 2028 February 11, 2026
With dismal snow accumulation in Cortez, equipment sits idle expects to be under budget; snow removal businesses struggle February 11, 2026
