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New HVAC systems are headed to the Montezuma-Cortez Middle School and Kemper, Mesa and Lewis-Arriola elementaries. The Montezuma-Cortez school board unanimously approved the purchase and...

After a few draft plans, the Mancos graduation ceremony is officially set for May 29. The “Drive-in Theater” style graduation will happen in the parking lot in front of the newly remodeled...

Cortez high school seniors are gearing up to graduate Thursday, and it’s set to be a citywide event. Along with neighboring districts , the Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 has changed its...

Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus has voluntarily taken a 20% salary reduction over the next six months as school administrators look for cost savings in anticipation of a cut in the...

After 20 years as secretary of both Lewis-Arriola and Pleasant View elementary schools, Valorie Mortensen is retiring. And she left her decades of work to much fanfare. The school communities...

Dolores seniors are set to graduate Thursday night, but with a twist to the original COVID-adjusted plans. The Dolores School District Re-4A had decided to hold a Drive-In Graduation followed by a...

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office has awarded its annual $1,000 scholarship to senior Kira Galbraith. This is the third year the Sheriff’s Office has presented the award, which aims to honor...

May is now upon us, which means that graduation is just around the corner. And for Montezuma County seniors, the culminating event is still set to happen – although this year it will look much...

Montezuma-Cortez student actors might not have live performances this spring, but community members will still be able to enjoy their acting talents – through special, videoed showings. This...

Kelly Howerton is stepping down as Dolores Elementary School principal, leaving a principal vacancy again in the district. Howerton stepped into the role at the beginning of this year, after...

Schools in Montezuma County have faced a balancing act to make sure students remain on track while adjusting to online classrooms. Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 has released a “pass” or...