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Photos: Fireworks light up night sky at Cortez’s Fourth of July celebration

Thousands of attendees flocked to Parque de Vida for pyrotechnics and live music

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

The event is open to all parents and guardians, even without a child in special education

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration

More than 70 old cars and modern models gleamed in the sun for the 250th celebration of the United States at Parque de Vida

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

‘We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of July,’ mayor said

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man. 26001165 2:53 p.m.: An officer responded to Cit...

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Applications are due by the end of July

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

‘Super Scooper’ aircraft to join operations Friday

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Limited land and competing priorities prompt value questions about units, green space

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

Senior and baseball player recognized for academics, athletics, leadership and service

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Photos: Fireworks light up night sky at Cortez’s Fourth of July celebration

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

Police blotter

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

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