Cortez

Education

Cortez eighth grader earns invitation to International Thespian Festival

Afton Nielson received the invite after her individual performance at Thescon

June 23, 2026

Local News

Mesa Verde attendance rises in May amid flurry of 120th anniversary festivities

Park officials announce summer lineup to celebrate Indigenous history, including three free days

June 23, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s LGBTQ and two-spirit community resilient during Pride Month

Visibility has grown in Montezuma County, but advocates say work remains

June 23, 2026

Sports

M-CHS graduate Thayer Plewe finishes outstanding freshman golf season at UNM

Plewe also narrowly missed qualifying for this year’s U.S. Open

June 22, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence dethrones brother for Motocross Round 4 victory at High Point

There have been no recent updates on Eli Tomac’s return to racing

June 22, 2026

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Police blotter

Wednesday, June 10

June 22, 2026

Local News

Monster trucks take over Cortez in a barrage of noise and dirt

Third annual Team Throttle Monster events show Friday, Saturday at county fairgrounds

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez Adventist Christian School to hold registration for 2026-27 year

The school educates students from kindergarten through eighth grade

June 21, 2026

Education

Cortez school board presented affordable housing plan, director pay proposal

The board approved a letter of support for the housing plan

June 20, 2026

Local News

Cortez invites public comments on 7th St. housing project

Evergreen Real Estate Group to present initial plans during open house

June 17, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council approves building plans despite neighbors’ dismay

Rolling Road residents have advocated against construction of a large metal garage

June 16, 2026

Local News

CO150 film festival screens in Cortez, Mancos

Colorado’s landscape and history are main features of films shown at the Sunflower Theatre, Mancos Opera House and more

June 15, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, June 4 4:34 p.m.: An officer responded to 815 S. Chestnut St. in…

June 15, 2026

Sports

Jett Lawrence remains on top for Motocross Round 3 at Thunder Valley

Cortez’s Eli Tomac has not returned to racing following Round 1 crash

June 15, 2026

Community

Southwest Health System in Cortez named to Becker’s 2026 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals

Yearly selection features rural hospitals through nominations and data

June 14, 2026

Local News

Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected

June 10, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Lycan is an English language arts teacher

June 9, 2026

Local News

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

June 9, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac out for injury, Jett Lawrence sweeps both 450 motos at Hangtown

Hunter Lawrence still holds onto the overall points lead

June 9, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third…

June 5, 2026

Local News

Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

June 5, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary

Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races

June 5, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

June 4, 2026