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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

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

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Sunday, July 5 8:06 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 22 for a report of property damage. A woman reported a cracked windshield on her vehicle after observing a man walking n...

DATE: Aug 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record