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Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio

Cortez Makerspace to host soundproofed room with audio, music equipment for musicians, podcasters and audiobook recording

July 29, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Devices will be turned off and locked away for entirety of the day, excluding lunches

July 29, 2026

Local News

Cortez, Mancos, Dolores libraries conclude summer of dinos

All libraries had a successful season of youth programming with archaeology and paleontology themed events

July 29, 2026

Local News

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan

July 29, 2026

Sports

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race

July 28, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center

July 28, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Colorado celebrates its 150th state anniversary on Saturday, and Cortez has special events planned. See calendar below. (Courtesy) CORTEZ Wednesday,…

July 28, 2026

Local News

Update: Autopsies of 2 confirmed dead in crash near Dolores expected Thursday

A Dodge and an RV collided head-on along Colorado Highway 184

July 28, 2026

Regional News

Teen boy killed, 4 others injured by lightning on Mount Blue Sky

A second minor was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries, authorities say

July 27, 2026

Local News

Monsoonal rains slow Ferris Fire recovery efforts; crews hope for drier week

Blaze is 97% contained; repair work has been hindered by intense thunderstorms

July 27, 2026

Sports

Dove Creek’s Spanglers rule the roost at Cortez Speedway to kick off county fair

Camron, Brody, Aaron, and Rick Spangler make their mark on Midseason Championship races

July 27, 2026

Local News

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash on U.S. Highway 145 northeast of Dolores

Driver hit guardrail and was flown to nearby hospital

July 27, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Creative District to host Mixed in Mancos 2025 album release party

The album was recorded live at the Mancos Opera House last year

July 27, 2026

Sports

Durango’s Shylene Drumm wins breakaway roping title at National High School Finals Rodeo

Ignacio’s Kodi Mae Rima and Cortez’ Brileigh Gordanier make impressive NHSFR debuts

July 26, 2026

Local News

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

July 26, 2026

Local News

Dolores to host 50th Escalante Days on Aug. 8

Golden-themed parade, local vendors, kids’ games and more highlight Flanders Park celebration

July 26, 2026

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport breaks passenger record, not stopping there

Long-term and short-term growth on display at DRO

July 26, 2026

Local News

Mancos opposes federal grant administration revisions in letter

Town administrator expresses dismay to Trump-appointed director of Office of Management and Budget in email

July 25, 2026

Local News

Colorado Broadband Office opens public comment for connectivity initiative in Southwest Colorado

Plan accounting for gaps in internet service seeks to improve access

July 25, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 16 3:29 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main…

July 25, 2026

Local News

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1

July 25, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash that killed motorcyclist

Sentencing hearing set for Sept. 18

July 24, 2026

Education

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers

July 24, 2026

Local News

Recovery begins: Ferris Fire crews mitigate hazards of burned area northwest of Dolores

Containment climbs as crews chip fuels, gather hoses and inspect equipment headed to other wildfire responses

July 24, 2026