Cortez

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

July 31, 2026

Local News

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez

July 31, 2026

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,…

July 30, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy

July 30, 2026

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

July 30, 2026

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

July 29, 2026

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

July 29, 2026

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

July 29, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race

July 28, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center

July 28, 2026

Local News

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

July 26, 2026

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…

July 25, 2026

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

July 25, 2026

Education

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers

July 24, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain

July 23, 2026

Local News

Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more

July 22, 2026

Education

Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August

If successfully completed, minor offenses will be removed from participating teens’ records

July 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence retakes points lead; Cortez’s Eli Tomac returns to racing

Hunter Lawrence now leads the overall points by 10

July 20, 2026

Local News

Cortez couple acquire historic Flower Cottage business on Market Street

The Flower Cottage has been a staple in Cortez since the 1960s

July 20, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council approves funding for Parks and Recreation master plan

Project will assess community needs and available funding

July 19, 2026

Local News

2026 Montezuma County Fair set to begin next weekend, horse show kicks off this Saturday

The fair will run for a week, ending with the livestock show and dance

July 18, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 9 12:21 a.m.: An officer responded to Siki’s Village, 321 S. Broadway,…

July 16, 2026

Local News

Patron Nightclub in Cortez denied liquor license renewal

2-year-old business can no longer legally serve alcohol, officials rule

July 16, 2026

Local News

Growth on Ferris Fire halts; containment reaches 53%

Incident managers: Spread stopped, allowing crews to focus on hot spots, repair work

July 16, 2026