This year’s fireworks show in Cortez saw the traditional bursts of color and family barbecues – and even a guest appearance from an apparently distressed deer. The fireworks display – shot off from...

A grass fire erupted south of Cortez late Wednesday afternoon, leading to heavy smoke in the area. The fire occurred at a residence by the intersection of County Road 24 and County Road F.8, just...

A mother-daughter writing duo took the spotlight at Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center in Mancos last week. Willowtail is a nonprofit, located along County Road 39, that has...

The Mancos School District RE-6 continues to develop the rigor of its project-based learning endeavors. And to better support these efforts, former school board treasurer Ed Whritner will be...

Olio’s current display is the first art show for Denver-based artist Margaret Hunt. It’s also especially meaningful for Hunt and the artistic community in Mancos – she’s part of the reason the...

Cortez city staff have been ironing out the final details for the updated land use code, which will soon be put to a vote. The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop June...

School may be out, but activities are still going on for Cortez kids. The Piñon Project has been offering daily activities Monday through Thursday along with Friday adventure trips for young people...

Settlement negotiations are nearing a conclusion in the case of Shane French, a Cortez resident who has sued the city of Cortez and several police officers over an arrest in 2014. The civil lawsuit...

The Mancos school board will soon have a vacancy, as former Treasurer Ed Whritner has announced his resignation. He will be taking on the newly created position of project-based learning...

Gov. Jared Polis’ recently approved funding of full-day kindergarten has allowed the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 to open two new preschool classrooms at the Beech Street site. The new...

MANCOS – This weekend, Mancos community members marked two years of Rosa Sabido living in sanctuary at the United Methodist Church. The Saturday vigil and fundraiser featured food, face-painting,...