Cortez

Education

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

June 4, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

June 4, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

June 3, 2026

Sports

Tomac crashes, Deegan and Jett Lawrence battle in ‘most anticipated opener’ for Motocross

Hunter Lawrence claimed the first win of the 2026 season

June 1, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, May 20 7:55 a.m.: An officer responded to the area of 800 E.…

May 30, 2026

Local News

Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

May 29, 2026

Local News

Free family wellness program comes to Cortez in June

Six-week course for teens and parents focuses on cooking, stress management

May 28, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement

Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate

May 28, 2026

Local News

Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits

May 26, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

May 25, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit

Exhibit to be held in June

May 24, 2026

Education

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

May 24, 2026

Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

May 23, 2026

Local News

Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

The run was created in 1987

May 21, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

May 18, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 7 2:44 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department lobby…

May 18, 2026

Local News

Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

The expansion project has been in the works since 2019

May 17, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

May 14, 2026

Education

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

May 13, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520…

May 11, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

May 11, 2026

Sports

Ken Roczen wins 450SX Supercross title in Salt Lake City

Cortez’s Eli Tomac injured in the heat race

May 11, 2026

Local News

Cortez to shut off water Monday for Seventh Street water line project

Water will be unavailable for nearby homes for most of the day

May 11, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

May 9, 2026