Sports
Hunter Lawrence dethrones brother for Motocross Round 4 victory at High Point
There have been no recent updates on Eli Tomac’s return to racing
Cortez
Local News
Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt
Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds
Education
Cortez Adventist Christian School to hold registration for 2026-27 year
The school educates students from kindergarten through eighth grade
Education
Cortez school board presented affordable housing plan, director pay proposal
The board approved a letter of support for the housing plan
Local News
Cortez invites public comments on 7th St. housing project
Evergreen Real Estate Group to present initial plans during open house
Local News
Cortez City Council approves building plans despite neighbors’ dismay
Rolling Road residents have advocated against construction of a large metal garage
Local News
CO150 film festival screens in Cortez, Mancos
Colorado’s landscape and history are main features of films shown at the Sunflower Theatre, Mancos Opera House and more
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, June 4 4:34 p.m.: An officer responded to 815 S. Chestnut St. in the Mountain View Trailer Park for a disturbance. A woman…
Sports
Jett Lawrence remains on top for Motocross Round 3 at Thunder Valley
Cortez’s Eli Tomac has not returned to racing following Round 1 crash
Community
Southwest Health System in Cortez named to Becker’s 2026 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals
Yearly selection features rural hospitals through nominations and data
Local News
Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement
The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected
Education
Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist
Lycan is an English language arts teacher
Local News
Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August
Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications
Sports
Eli Tomac out for injury, Jett Lawrence sweeps both 450 motos at Hangtown
Hunter Lawrence still holds onto the overall points lead
Local News
Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center
Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third St., for a report of people camping. A man was…
Local News
Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park
Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized
Local News
Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary
Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races
Local News
Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing
Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations