Montezuma County

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

Education

Dolores schools gear up for kindergarten registration and spring testing

High school building project is still on schedule

April 7, 2026

Education

Colorado State University to host Native Education Forum for high school students

Students will spend five days at CSU

April 5, 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

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

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Tuesday, March 3 1:21 p.m.: A deputy responded to Reflection In Metal, 11524 U.S. Highway 491, Cortez,…

April 1, 2026

Sports

Cortez esports team builds early success in first season

Team is ranked 41st in the state

April 1, 2026

Cortez

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

Courts

Montezuma County man pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault, second-degree assault

His sentencing will be held June 15

March 30, 2026

Arts

Southwest Artists League to host silent art auction to benefit Dolores Knowledge Bowl team

The event will include chili bowls and drinks

March 30, 2026

Arts

Taos artist to debut dreamlike paintings, monotypes at Sundog Gallery

Randall LaGro’s exhibition will open May 1

March 30, 2026

Sports

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

Tomac now leads by four points

March 29, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, March 5 5:26 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 36000 block of Road P. 8 in…

March 27, 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

Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules hearings on Atmos rate proposal

Rates would rise by more than $5 per month

March 25, 2026

Credit Union of Colorado Foundation invests $50,000 in community college scholarships

Applications are open for the 2026-27 school year

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

Cortez

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

Mesa Verde Writers open registration for 2026 conference, set to take place in September

Four accomplished authors will make up the faculty

March 23, 2026