Local News
Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez
DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings
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Education
Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools
The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures
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Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force
Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program
Arts and Entertainment
Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows
Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date
Arts and Entertainment
Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery
Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world
Local News
A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday
Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Tuesday, July 21 9:54 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Taylor Street, looking for a man with three warrants known to frequent…
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Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations
Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy
Local News
Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee
Board will provide recommendations for economic development, airport operations and aviation safety and efficiency
Local News
Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio
Cortez Makerspace to host soundproofed room with audio, music equipment for musicians, podcasters and audiobook recording
Education
Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year
Devices will be turned off and locked away for entirety of the day, excluding lunches
Local News
Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion
Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan
Sports
Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal
Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race
Education
Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model
M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center
Local News
Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert
Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 16 3:29 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St., for a report of an assault. A woman said…
Local News
Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair
Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1
Education
Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction
Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers
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Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets
Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain
Local News
Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries
Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more