Education
Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year
Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results
Cortez
Courts and Crime
Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers
Shane French was found guilty on six counts
Education
Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy
Others graduates receive honors, scholarships
Sports
Tomac crashes, Deegan and Jett Lawrence battle in ‘most anticipated opener’ for Motocross
Hunter Lawrence claimed the first win of the 2026 season
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, May 20 7:55 a.m.: An officer responded to the area of 800 E. Main St., and contacted a man walking westbound. He was…
Local News
Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic
City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns
Local News
Free family wellness program comes to Cortez in June
Six-week course for teens and parents focuses on cooking, stress management
Local News
Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement
Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate
Local News
Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency
Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits
Education
Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure
District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative
Arts and Entertainment
Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit
Exhibit to be held in June
Education
M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement
Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students
Education
Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships
Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level
Local News
Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour
The run was created in 1987
Arts and Entertainment
Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May
Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 7 2:44 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department lobby where a man reported being assaulted at the Pinon Project,…
Local News
Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026
The expansion project has been in the works since 2019
Courts and Crime
Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case
Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May
Education
MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies
District to host informational meeting for new online school option
For the record
Police blotter
Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520 E. Second St., for a domestic violence incident. A woman…