Cortez

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge

August 12, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

August 9, 2026

Local News

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups

August 9, 2026

Local News

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

July 1, 2026

Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

June 23, 2026

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

Wall found guilty on 15 of 20 counts after allegedly using his status of tribal healer to abuse women

November 19, 2025

Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured

Man reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; another man might not survive

August 21, 2025

Local, area drivers capture titles at Cortez Fairgrounds Speedway

Closing weekend features big performances from region’s top drivers

August 10, 2025

‘Four Corners Voices’ anthology wins 2025 Colorado Book Award

Anthology was created by over 40 writers in the region

July 30, 2025

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo brings PRCA action, family fun to Cortez

The event features themed nights for 4-H, military and FFA

June 12, 2025

MCHS student selected for New Mexico Lorenzo De Zavala Leadership Program

Only 150 students are selected to participate in the program

December 19, 2024

Champions crowned on closing night at Fairgrounds Speedway

Aztec Speedway will be back in action Saturday as racing season winds down

September 25, 2024

Update: Sheriff’s Office investigates DWI in DA Hatfield’s crash

Montezuma County DA involved in single-car crash near Farmington

September 5, 2024

Remains of soldier MIA in Korean War come home to Cortez

Cpl. John Spruell, uncle of Cortez city councilman and former Sheriff Dennis Spruell, went missing in North Korea in 1950

September 1, 2024

Fairgrounds Speedway racing program wraps up Montezuma County Fair

Local and regional drivers have busy night on dirt racing oval

August 5, 2024

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

August 3, 2024

Cortez nonprofit Fundamental Needs helps Navajos gain access to water, power

Oasis Project helps to provide gray water systems; Startup Project provides business, installation skills

July 25, 2024

Racing season rolls on at Fairgrounds Speedway

DeVilbiss and Lewis each earn sweeps of their respective racing divisions

June 19, 2024

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

June 9, 2024

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo opens Thursday in Cortez

Three-day event celebrating 94 years as one of rodeo’s top regional fixtures

June 4, 2024

Fairgrounds Speedway opens 2024 season with big show

Spangler brothers dominate on opening weekend of racing season in Cortez

May 9, 2024

Engines ready to roar this weekend at Aztec Speedway

2024 season runs through Oct. 5, featuring drivers from across southwest

April 18, 2024

Spring storm expected to hit Four Corners this weekend

Winds could reach 65 mph in northwestern New Mexico

March 14, 2024