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Police blotter

Thursday, Aug. 6 7:07 a.m.: An officer responded to City Market, 508 E. Main St., after observing a woman who was banned from the property walking across the parking lot. The woman was issue...

DATE: Aug 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Dolores FFA receives Grants for Growing Funding from the National FFA Organization

The grant will fund Dolores FFA’s Agricultural Leadership Lessons in a Box projects

DATE: Aug 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Southwest Health System adds pediatrician in Cortez

Dr. Maggie Bonilla will join current SHS pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey

DATE: Aug 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores’ new high school expected to be occupancy-ready by second semester

14th Street connection needed to finish flood mitigation work

DATE: Aug 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, July 27 10:36 a.m.: A deputy spoke by phone with a woman who lives on Road N, Mancos, regarding possible fraud after she tried to renew vehicle registration online using a site found...

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school

Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores schools kicked off 2026-27 school year on Monday

New high school is expected to be completed by second semester

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Wednesday, July 29 2:40 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., for a welfare check on a man lying outside. The man was arrested on a warrant. 26001465 4:2...

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record