Cortez

Junior varsity wins opener against Ignacia, 12-6

The Montezuma-Cortez junior varsity football team won its season-opener against Ignacio on Monday, 12-6. After freshman Cole Herrmann scored on…

Panthers prepare for Miyamura without Gurney

After a recent coaching change, the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers and new interim head coach Scott Conklin are looking forward to Friday’s…

Mrs. Colorado pageant seeks contestant from Montezuma County

For The Cortez Journal The Mrs. Colorado America Pageant is accepting applications from married women to represent Montezuma County as…

Local auction, sale planned for Labor Day weekend

In the market for a pair of Victorian ladies shoes or a 1940s gas station ticket writer? Antiques and collectible…

Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage

Slower to close uninsured gap than other parts of state

Thoughts Along The Way

One family in Christ, with values in sync?

I’ve been thinking recently about the phrase “family values.” This is a concept that inhabits both the religious and the…

Civil Air Patrol squadron joins search and rescue exercise

The Civil Air Patrol’s Cortez Senior Squadron practiced aerial search and rescue skills last weekend at the Cortez airport.Darrin Guilbeau/Contributed…

Thank You Letters

Engleharts grateful for support during sad time

The family of Jim Englehart wants to express their gratitude and thanks for the outpouring of love, concern and support…

Thank You Letters

Good friends make the world go around

Dear Friends, Nice to visit with you at my “farewell party” on August 30 at the Elks. A special thanks…

Upcoming

Football Tuesday, Sept. 8 M-CHS (JV) @ Bayfield Kickoff @ 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Dove Creek @ Rangely Kickoff…

Panthers lose 45-13

For young, banged-up M-CHS, bye week comes at a good time

Tennis team gets playing conditions from CHSAA

School’s small group allowed to play singles and doubles

Panthers harriers improve in second meet

Thissen and Boren lead squads

Halftime entertainment

The Montezuma-Cortez High School dance team performs at halftime of the Panthers football game Friday night.Sam Green/Cortez Journal

Volleyball third in consolation

The Montezuma-Cortez volleyball team took third place in the consolation bracket of the Glenwood Tournament over the weekend. After losing…

Bulldogs lose opener Offense moved the ball, big plays and turnovers hurt Bulldogs

After a zero-week scrimmage with Dolores, the Dove Creek Bulldogs traveled to Norwood on Friday for their first game of…

Q&A: School board candidate Joseph Miller

Public relations Question: List three action items you’d undertake to guarantee the public remains informed of board decisions. A: You,…

Q&A: School board member Jack Schuenemeyer

Question: What advice would you give to new board members? Learn board responsibilities. Ask questions. Question: Should board members be…

Q&A: School board member Sherri Wright

Public relations Question: List three action items you’d undertake to guarantee the public remains informed of board decisions? I have…

Community Calendar

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Business

Center for Independence welcomes two coordinators

For The Cortez Journal Southwest Center for Independence welcomes two new Independent Living Coordinators to its Cortez office. SWCI helps…

Chaco, Cahokia on tap at Sunflower speech

For the Cortez Journal Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents Dr. Steve Lekson on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., at…

Library plans event on early literacy

The Cortez Public Library is sponsoring a SPELL (Supporting Parents in Early Literacy through Libraries) event on Saturday, Sept. 19…