Cortez

Local News

Southwest Health System adds pediatrician in Cortez

Dr. Maggie Bonilla will join current SHS pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey

August 14, 2026

Local News

Cortez opens 2027 Community Support Grants

Nonprofits can request up to $5,000

August 13, 2026

Education

New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school

Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district

August 13, 2026

Local News

Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase

City Council approves final ballot language, but not without debate

August 13, 2026

Local News

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide

August 12, 2026

Local News

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Felony filings are higher from last year

August 12, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge

August 12, 2026

Local News

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair

August 12, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

August 12, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, July 29 2:40 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202…

August 9, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

August 9, 2026

Local News

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

August 9, 2026

Local News

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups

August 9, 2026

Local News

Cortez Public Library hopes to expand digital collection with Hoopla

Platform offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and movies

August 8, 2026

Local News

July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal

Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally

August 8, 2026

Local News

Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration

Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow

August 6, 2026

Local News

Three projects to mark Montelores Coalition’s first field season in Dolores, Montezuma counties

Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work

August 6, 2026

Local News

Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role

Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing

August 5, 2026

Local News

Cortez builds master plan for aging water infrastructure

Tens of millions of dollars needed over the next 20 years

August 5, 2026

Local News

Cortez moves to place lodgers tax on November ballot, invites public comment

Increased funds collected from visitors would go toward tourism marketing, economic development, infrastructure improvements, arts and culture

August 4, 2026

Local News

Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez

DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings

August 3, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools

The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures

August 2, 2026

Local News

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

August 1, 2026

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

July 31, 2026