Montezuma County

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

Education

Visually impaired youth find independence at Camp Abilities Four Corners

Program was created for visually impaired children living in rural areas

July 8, 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

Local News

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

May 28, 2026

Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students

‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you…

May 19, 2026

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

Montezuma, La Plata fairgrounds close amid 8-state outbreak of equine virus

One confirmed case reported in Colorado’s Larimer County

November 25, 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

‘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

PCC and CSU to host Native American Friday Academy

The academy focuses on areas of health care, environment and STEM

March 26, 2025

Update: Suspect in death of boy in Towaoc is arrested in Utah

Jeremiah Hight was sought in the death of 7-year-old

December 25, 2024

MCHS student selected for New Mexico Lorenzo De Zavala Leadership Program

Only 150 students are selected to participate in the program

December 19, 2024

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

It is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended by police

December 12, 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

Ute Mountain Ute chairman requests a dialysis clinic on tribal land

An estimated 50 tribal members utilize dialysis services, says Manual Heart

July 25, 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

Racers earn weekend sweeps at Cortez Speedway and Kart Kanyon

The late Jesse ‘J.D.’ Minor, who lost his life last month at the age of 16, honored on Friday

July 21, 2024

Holiday action highlighted festivities at Aztec Speedway

Full slate of racing took center stage during Independence Day weekend

July 7, 2024

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday

June 30, 2024