Local News 19th Annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival kicks off next week Experienced birders and newbies alike are welcome to register for tours and other celebratory events April 29, 2026
Local News Cortez police report missing teen is safe, returning home Shaylin Odell was reported missing after days without contact April 29, 2026
Local News Man convicted of child sexual assault in Cortez previous arrests for child sexual abuse and domestic violence, Utah resident Shayne Rowley has been convicted in Cortez April 29, 2026
Local News Republican commissioner debate for Wednesday canceled Rescheduling to occur near or after May 6 county clerk debate April 29, 2026
Local News Update: Cortez City Council inaugurates new members, appoints Dennis Spruell mayor Elected City Council candidates were sworn in and the new mayor and mayor pro tem selected April 28, 2026
Local News Mystery truck rolls through Cortez, briefly pausing traffic and sparking questions vessel tied to Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada April 28, 2026
Tri-Cities Lowrider culture takes center stage at Gateway Park in Farmington U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez calls for the creation of a National Lowrider Day April 28, 2026
Local News Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill Plata County commissioners criticize lack of public outreach April 28, 2026
Local News Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging April 28, 2026
Arts and Entertainment Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals prizes are included for winners April 28, 2026
Education Mancos teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award with formal dress lending program Jukes established the dress lending closet for her peers April 28, 2026
Education Mancos PTA launches membership drive The Mancos PTA is encouraging parents, teachers and community members to join the organization and help support students and families.… April 28, 2026
Local News Montezuma County Republicans to host county commissioner candidate debate Republican Central Committee will moderate a debate of three candidates April 27, 2026
Local News Colorado farmers tighten their belts ahead of summer drought Impacts are already starting to show in agricultural communities April 27, 2026
Local News Liability waivers return to the Colorado Supreme Court over the language in ski pass agreements hears a case involving a snowboarder who collided with an employee-driven snowmobile at Breckenridge April 27, 2026
Local News Four Corners Writers’ anthology to represent Colorado at Library of Congress book festival ‘Four Corners Voices’ will travel to Washington, D.C. April 27, 2026
Sports Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict regime before smashing 2-hour barrier Kenya's Sabastian Sawe poses with Olympic Ring sun-glasses during an interview with The Associated Press after winning the London Marathon,… April 27, 2026
Nation & World Camera trap shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia Footage is first documented case of a Sumatran orangutan using an artificial canopy bridge to cross divided its habitat April 27, 2026
Education Cortez Middle School Career Fair teaches students about array of careers 30 people introduced students to professions April 27, 2026
Local News Southwest Health celebrates Nikki Young’s Excellence in Nursing Award nomination Colorado Nurses Foundation honors nurses making an impact in the profession April 27, 2026
Community Heritage Days Festival to debut in Cortez during National Historic Preservation Month events will kick off on May 1 April 26, 2026
Sports Ken Roczen claims overall points lead after rough and rainy racing in Philly sidelines Eli Tomac for second consecutive race April 26, 2026
Local News Southwest Health, Montezuma Health Department draw 110 to health fair The health fair, which took place on April 18, saw a turnout of more than 100 participants. (Courtesy of Jaycee… April 25, 2026
Sports Montezuma-Cortez girls track finishes top 3 in IML; boys take fourth relays, field events propel Panthers to top half of league standings April 25, 2026