Cortez

Unofficial results from the Cortez municipal election show five candidates elected to City Council, with voters approving three of four charter questions.

KSJD asked Cortez City Council candidates to name their top priority if elected. Here’s how candidates say they would approach their first year in office.

Recent moisture and cold overnight temperatures may improve trail conditions at Boggy Draw, with early rides expected to be best this weekend.

Cortez Public Library’s new director Leroy Harris highlights summer programs, technology upgrades, and free digital resources for the community.

Ballots are coming in for Cortez’s municipal election, with officials expecting turnout to increase before the April 7 deadline.

Republican candidate for Montezuma County Commissioner Rodney Cox discusses fiscal priorities, taxes, and growth as he runs for Montezuma County commissioner after petitioning onto the ballot.

ZU Gallery in Cortez uses creative events like Limericks and Libations to draw local crowds during slower tourism months and shifting seasonal patterns.

A Cortez man charged with murder in the brutal death of a 40-year-old man in Veterans Park last summer may face a second murder charge. And a hearing on the lawsuit between Leaf Properties and the Montezuma County commissioners has been set for May 21 at 2 p.m. in District Court.

Montezuma County officials are hosting a community meeting in Cortez to help residents prepare for wildfire season, covering fire risk, burn restrictions, and home safety tips.

Visitation in 2025 at Mesa Verde National Park was down about 3.4 percent from the year before, but special events may bring more people this season.