Montezuma Heritage Museum receives portrait of last traditional Ute Mountain Ute Chief Jack House

The portrait was painted in 1986

Santa Photo Saturday returns to downtown Cortez for the Christmas season

The first 100 guests will receive a free photo print.

Police blotter

Tuesday, Nov. 18 10:29 a.m. An officer responded to Ziggi’s Coffee, 1204 E. Main St., for a disturbance in the parking lot. A man who had been previously banned from the property was arreste...

Montelores Futures Fair in Cortez to connect students with careers and colleges

More than 60 partners are expected to be present to meet with students

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

Event previously was scheduled for Dec. 5

Montezuma-Cortez schools officially welcome Superintendent Eddie Ramirez

Ramirez was unanimously approved by the school board in October

Police blotter

Thursday, Nov. 13 2:16 a.m. An officer responded to East Second Street and South Washington Street for a vehicle that nearly struck a parked car. The woman driver was arrested on suspicion o...

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

Montezuma-Cortez High presents free reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ tonight

The reading will be held Thursday night

Cortez Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

Registration is open online, and can also be done on-site

Montezuma-Cortez board hears from teacher, ratifies CDE administrative unit

Teacher’s testimony about English studies moves board members

Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal official Lyndreth Wall convicted in sex case

Wall found guilty on 15 of 20 counts after allegedly using his status of tribal healer to abuse women