Hunter Lawrence wins third Supercross in four rounds at Birmingham; Tomac is third Eli Tomac is still ranked second in overall points March 22, 2026
All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics ZU Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites March 17, 2026
CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos The project started Monday March 17, 2026
Four Corners Child Advocacy Center plans walk in the park Theme for Child Abuse Awareness Month event is ‘Let Hope Bloom’ March 15, 2026
Cortez Middle School bands earn back-to-back superior ratings at NMMEA Music Performance Assessment This is the first time the bands have achieved superior ratings in back-to-back years March 11, 2026
Sunflower Theatre to host screenings of conservation documentary ‘Preserved’ The documentary highlights the Vermejo property in New Mexico March 11, 2026
Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service The events took place across both districts and throughout community March 11, 2026
Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production March 10, 2026
Eli Tomac places second in Indianapolis after ‘rough night’ of racing Tomac remains second in overall points behind Hunter Lawrence March 8, 2026
Photographers to showcase animal photography at St. Barnabas art reception A photo of a leopard by Kristin Kuckelman is one of the photos to be featured at the St. Barnabas… March 8, 2026
Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond The Dolores High School principal noted potential negative impacts on rural districts March 5, 2026
Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists Four SWAL artists will share about their art March 5, 2026
Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club March 5, 2026
Local News Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez located safe The child was found safe with another missing juvenile March 4, 2026
Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time Tomac is now one point behind overall points leader Hunter Lawrence March 3, 2026
Police blotter Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Friday, Feb. 20 11:50 a.m.: An officer responded to Burger Boy, 400 E. Main St.,… February 27, 2026
Cortez school board OKs Kiva Montessori’s request to transfer authorization to Charter Institute The school now enters the application phase with the Colorado Charter School Institute February 25, 2026
Cast of ‘Matilda: The Musical’ sweeps audiences into a story about a ‘miracle’ girl Three sold-out shows remain in the show’s run February 24, 2026
Tomac places second in Supercross Round 7 in Texas Tomac remains in second place in overall standings February 24, 2026
Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks new general counsel; requests proposals The professional services agreement has a tentative start date of April 27 February 21, 2026
ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations February 20, 2026
Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024 February 19, 2026
Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt February 18, 2026
Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name City programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride February 18, 2026
