‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in
Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says
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Police arrest man after finding defaced firearm, suspected meth
The total weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 14.5 grams
City to host meet-and-greet with finance director finalists
Four finalists will be selected in consideration for the position
May First Friday event offers art, music and more for community
Zu Gallery, Notah Dineh and more will be participating
FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety
Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs.
Southwest Health System marks hospital week with 5K, staff events and fiesta
Events will be held mid-May to honor health care heroes
Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee
The Region 9 Economic Development District has appointed Cassie Alexander of Cortez and Chauncy McCarthy of Rico to its executive committee. (Region 9 EDD/Courtesy photo) The Region 9 Economic Development…
Kemper Elementary cancels school because of plumbing
The initial delay and cancellation was attributed to a building-wide plumbing issue
Cortez school district starts webpage for updates on plan for elementaries
Remote learning is mandatory for all Kemper Elementary School students through Oct. 22.The Journal file The Montezuma-Cortez school district has created a webpage to update parents and other stakeholders about…
Webb wins key victory for Supercross season in Pittsburgh
Cooper Webb held the lead from start to finish, despite pressure from Chase Sexton
The LOR Foundation reflects on four years in Cortez
April marked four years in town, and it has funded 316 projects in that time
Boost your crisis response skills at Psychological First Aid course in Cortez
It’s free to attend on May 6-7 at the Sheriff’s Office
Montezuma-Cortez school district invited to state awards ceremony
The awards ceremony will be held on May 16
Montezuma-Cortez school board announces mill levy committee members, approves salary schedule
Two board members voted against the passage of the proposed 2025-26 salary schedule
Montezuma-Cortez school board hears about solar panels and grad caps at meeting
Superintendent Tom Burris is in discussions with JUWI, Inc. about adding solar panels to campus
SWOS board announces hiring of new executive director at meeting
Katri Rittenhouse worked at SWOS for three years
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From archives to stage: Montezuma Heritage Museum will bring local history to life
‘Voices From the Past’ play is coming up at Cortez’s Sunflower Theatre
Cortez Middle School hosts annual career fair, inspiring eighth graders
The goal is to motivate students to go into high school with a purpose
Southwest Memorial Hospital announces childbirth classes
Parents will have hands-on learning and meals
Chase Sexton dominates East Rutherford Supercross; narrows gap with Cooper Webb
Sexton’s skill through the difficult and dry whoops and jump sections clinched the win