Cortez adopts new land use code ‘Make no mistake. This is a plan for the city of Cortez,’ council member says March 13, 2025
Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez Residents must be at least 30 days clean and have ‘motivation to continue the recovery journey’ March 12, 2025
Cooper Webb wins Round 9 in Indianapolis, lengthens overall lead Cooper Webb is now tied with Ricky Johnson for number of race wins March 11, 2025
Attention, local businesses! The Journal is having a party, and you’re invited It’s on Thursday, March 20, at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce March 11, 2025
Longtime traveler from Cortez wins ‘adventure of a lifetime’ ‘It’s sort of a miracle. And on top of it, I soon celebrate my 80th birthday,’ says Dottie Peacock March 10, 2025
Residents express conflicting thoughts on solar proposal in Cortez The project would span 1,200 acres near the Montezuma County Fairgrounds March 9, 2025
DAC hears concerns about potential Cortez elementary reorganization Accountability Committee said there has hardly been any ‘community input’ March 8, 2025
Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference opens registration for third year The conference sold out in its first two years March 7, 2025
Spring job fair to offer a multitude of opportunities for local job seekers The event will be hosted at the Montezuma County Annex March 6, 2025
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer? The Cortez Police Department will host an academy to give community members a glimpse into what they do March 6, 2025
Cortez prioritized fiber internet years ago. Where is the city at now? So far, 500 people within city limits are actively using fiber March 5, 2025
From Morocco to Cortez: Abdel Berrada publishes novel inspired by his heritage There will be a book signing at the Cortez Public Library on March 18 March 5, 2025
Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday The man’s vehicle and phone were found in the park at the time he went missing March 4, 2025
Drought remains moderate through February in Cortez The Valentine’s Day storm pushed the city above its monthly average March 4, 2025
Ken Roczen wins his first race of Supercross season in Daytona Roczen wins the first heat and main event in round riddled with crashes March 4, 2025
Montezuma-Cortez drama program prepares to present ‘Treasure Island’ The actors have been working with a dialect coach and perfecting fight scenes in preparation March 4, 2025
Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023 March 1, 2025
Man arrested at Patron Nightclub after late-night reports of gunfire The man allegedly pointed the handgun at his cousin March 1, 2025
Montezuma judge: Superintendent’s diversion agreement is ‘slap on the wrist’ Prosecutor and Burris’ defender call MacLaren’s comments ‘inappropriate’ and ‘unconstitutional’ February 26, 2025
Cortez Middle School prepares to perform ‘The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition’ Team of 71 students bringing classic tale to life, musical style February 26, 2025
Cooper Webb breaks overall point tie with Chase Sexton in Round 7 The triple crown races resulted in a surprise finish at the wire February 25, 2025
School board discusses potential reorganization of elementary schools If utilized, one would house kindergarten through second grade; the other, grades 3-5 February 23, 2025
Four friends compose anthology of the Four Corners Hundreds of Baháʼís from across the world contributed their stories and connection to this place February 20, 2025
Attention, readers! The Journal has moved Staff is now in the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Main St. February 20, 2025
