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Local News

Vendor applications open for 2026 Third Thursdays series in Cortez

There will be four Third Thursday events

April 15, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District launches full-time online option

Program will begin in fall for middle and high school students

April 14, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac falls to third in overall points in Nashville Supercross

Tomac placed just outside the top 10

April 13, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April

The new system will integrate information from multiple systems into one

April 8, 2026

Local News

Sand Canyon Therapy launches Community Initiative to boost training and rural mental health access

The nonprofit hopes to bring funding and access to care and training to Montezuma County

April 8, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post to present interactive comedy melodrama ‘Peril on the High Seas’

Learning center has many events upcoming for April

April 7, 2026

Sports

Cortez native Eli Tomac and Hunter Lawrence tied for overall lead after St. Louis

Ken Roczen moves to within striking distance of the two leaders

April 5, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System spring Health Fair set for April 18

Chemistry panels, immunizations and more will be available for attendees

April 3, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, March 26 6:36 a.m.: An officer responded to St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church,…

April 3, 2026

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary earns John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school received the award after achieving an “Exceeds Expectations” rating

April 2, 2026

Sports

Cortez esports team builds early success in first season

Team is ranked 41st in the state

April 1, 2026

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Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

The group was also named 2025 Lessee of the Year by Colorado State Land Board

March 31, 2026

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Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

March 31, 2026

Arts

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of…

March 31, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac reclaims points lead after fifth-place finish in Detroit

Tomac now leads by four points

March 29, 2026

Arts

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

The showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians

March 27, 2026

Arts

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah…

March 27, 2026

Blotter

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, March 19 5:14 p.m.: An officer responded to East Mike Wash Road in Towaoc…

March 26, 2026

Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules hearings on Atmos rate proposal

Rates would rise by more than $5 per month

March 25, 2026

Retired Montezuma County doctors donate $8,000 in doctor’s memory

Local chapter of medical society closes

March 25, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

The Montezuma-Cortez School District is hosting a family night in April. (Journal file photo)du1-i-syn The Montezuma-Cortez School District invites families…

March 25, 2026

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

The students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

March 24, 2026

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Cortez officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

A Cortez police officer stepped in to complete a Domino’s pizza delivery March 16 after arresting the driver on a…

March 24, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects Caplan & Earnest proposal in split vote

The board received a presentation from the firm, but the second firm was unable to attend

March 23, 2026