Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case
Child suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022
DATE: Jan 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting
Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower
DATE: Jan 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Police blotter
Thursday, Jan. 8
1:01 a.m.: An officer responded to McDonald's, 1322 E. Main St., for a verbal disturbance between two men in the parking lot. One man was muddy and thought to be intoxicated...
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum
The exhibit will be open until April
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Sheriff’s blotter
Tuesday, Dec. 30
9:42 p.m.: A deputy responded to Road G for a report of a crash. The vehicle was on its side blocking both lanes, and the driver was transported to Southwest Memorial Hospit...
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Lamp Post to host first annual 1940s-themed Winter Gala fundraiser
The gala fundraiser funds will go toward the nonprofit’s capital campaign
DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Dolores school board hears about career and postsecondary readiness
Board also updated about high school building project
The Dolores RE-4A school board on Monday received the latest updates on the district’s BEST Grant building project and heard about imple...
DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Eli Tomac of Cortez wins Round 1 of Supercross in Anaheim
Tomac joins Red Bull KTM Factory racing team
DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
‘Two killers and a sweetheart’ to host author panel at Cortez Library
Three authors from Southwest Colorado will share insights on writing and publishing
DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Sheriff’s Office honors 13 recipients at annual awards ceremony
It was the largest number of recipients in the history of the awards
DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $13 million in drugs in 2025
Operation Wild Mustang, a major investigation, concluded this summer
DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Mancos Public Library announces free, upcoming January events for all ages
The next event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 along with recurring programs
DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community
