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Arts and Entertainment

Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show at the end of August

A special raffle will also be held

August 4, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

The Cortez Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally will be held Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 in Parque de Vida. (Journal…

August 4, 2026

Local News

Cortez moves to place lodgers tax on November ballot, invites public comment

Increased funds collected from visitors would go toward tourism marketing, economic development, infrastructure improvements, arts and culture

August 4, 2026

Local News

Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez

DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings

August 3, 2026

Regional News

64 counties in 64 hours: How these Coloradans celebrated the state’s 150th anniversary

They mapped out a strict spreadsheet beforehand, allowing them to perfectly time each stop

August 3, 2026

Sports

Cortez BMX preps for state championships with back-to-back qualifying weekends

Local riders stood out in July 25 races, then many previewed Durango’s Cundiff Park – the site of the state…

August 3, 2026

Regional News

How does Colorado collect data on wildlife hunted for fur?

CPW pushes back against concerns it lacks sufficient data on furbearers

August 3, 2026

Tri-Cities

Kirtland man charged in former wife’s shooting death

DA’s office to file pretrial detention hold in case

August 3, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Fair celebrates tradition and future

Volunteer-based operation provides community a celebration of county’s agricultural roots

August 2, 2026

Local News

Splitting hares: The life of a Montezuma County Fair livestock judge

Wray-based judge Bradie Midcap loves supporting 4-H, developing agriculture’s next generation

August 2, 2026

Local News

Cortez middle schooler chooses her own path in raising grand champion goat

Abrie Spruell leads show animal Dustin to top honor

August 2, 2026

Sports

Boggy Draw Beat Down riders put pedal to metal in event’s 28th year

Over 150 riders compete in four race distances all across the Dolores trail system

August 2, 2026

Sports

Dove Creek dropping varsity football for fall season

Low numbers, player safety identified as contributing factors for district decision

August 2, 2026

Local News

Phil Weiser points to Enterprise gas spill as example of state’s ‘culture problem’

Front-runner in gubernatorial race wants a government that works for rural Colorado, not just urban center

August 2, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools

The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures

August 2, 2026

Local News

Autopsy results released for both drivers of Tuesday crash near Dolores

Truck driver was experiencing a ‘cardiac incident,’ both victims were U.S. Army veterans

August 1, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force

Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program

August 1, 2026

Local News

Crash involving two motorcycles leaves one dead atop Coal Bank Pass north of Durango

Second rider rushed to hospital with serious injuries

July 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows

Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date

July 31, 2026

Local News

Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after alleged hit-and-run south of Durango

Man driving flatbed truck arrested in connection with crash

July 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world

July 31, 2026

Local News

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez

July 31, 2026

Local News

What is being done to address food insecurity in Southwest Colorado?

‘We’re building an ecosystem,’ food equity leader says

July 31, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Tuesday, July 21 9:54 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Taylor Street,…

July 30, 2026