Newsletter – Page 2 – The Journal

Local News

Stakeholders weigh in on Upper Dolores wildfire ready plan that nears completion

Watersheds Collaborative host Wednesday workshop

August 7, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, July 5 8:06 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 22 for a report…

August 6, 2026

Local News

Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration

Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow

August 6, 2026

Local News

Three projects to mark Montelores Coalition’s first field season in Dolores, Montezuma counties

Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work

August 6, 2026

Education

Mancos schools prepare for new year with staff training, welcome events and new principal

Secondary school begins Aug. 12, elementary and preschool start on Aug. 17

August 5, 2026

Local News

Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role

Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing

August 5, 2026

Tri-Cities

Dream Flights relished by veterans, enthusiasts Monday in Farmington

Darryl Fischer, founder, explains origin and joys of providing flights

August 5, 2026

Local News

Cortez builds master plan for aging water infrastructure

Tens of millions of dollars needed over the next 20 years

August 5, 2026

Local News

Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest set for Aug. 15; event to benefit local nonprofits

The fest will include music, food and drinks

August 4, 2026

Education

Colorado State Board of Education seeks parent input on school choices through survey

CDE says survey will help determine how best to use state funding, resources and more

August 4, 2026

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

Tri-Cities

Kirtland man charged in former wife’s shooting death

DA’s office to file pretrial detention hold in case

August 3, 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

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

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

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

Local News

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy

July 30, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Friday, July 10 9:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 10401 Road 29 near Totten Lake, Cortez, for…

July 30, 2026