Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert
Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate
DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Police blotter
Thursday, July 16
3:29 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St., for a report of an assault. A woman said a man tried to grab her backpack while she was sleeping outside....
DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair
Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1
DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction
Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers
DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Sheriff’s blotter
Thursday, June 25
1:40 p.m.: A deputy responded to KP Pawn, 24099 Road G. 2, Cortez, for a REDDI report of a man who crashed his truck into a pillar while allegedly intoxicated. He was locat...
DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Mancos School District releases second draft of revised cellphone policy, seeks community input
Proposed guidelines aim to increase learning and focus by eliminating distractions
DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries
Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more
DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Free skate camp at Lost Canyon Skate Park offered for Montezuma County youths
Total of 24 campers will participate in two three-day sessions
DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August
If successfully completed, minor offenses will be removed from participating teens’ records
DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Hunter Lawrence retakes points lead; Cortez’s Eli Tomac returns to racing
Hunter Lawrence now leads the overall points by 10
DATE: Jul 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
Cortez couple acquire historic Flower Cottage business on Market Street
The Flower Cottage has been a staple in Cortez since the 1960s
DATE: Jul 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Karen Pilcher named 2026 Mancos Days Pioneer Queen
Woman born and raised in Mancos honored for hard work and service
DATE: Jul 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
