Author - The Journal
Ann Marie Vanderveen
Position: Journal Staff Reporter

Montezuma museum focuses on preserving history in Colorado’s 150th year of statehood

Initiatives by the museum bring attention to the county’s history this year

2026 Cattlewoman and Stockman of the Year reflect Montezuma ranching legacy

Ranching tradition alive and well at lively Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association’s annual banquet

Cortez prepares pact with Dolores for curbside trash and recycling

Agreement could extend life span of county landfill and bring revenue to Cortez

Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier

City seeks to keep the sign standing

Softball families push Cortez to address failing South Softball Complex

Parents and coaches urge the city to fix safety hazards and restore lighting as broader parks system issues surface

With dismal snow accumulation in Cortez, equipment sits idle

City expects to be under budget; snow removal businesses struggle

Cortez City Council pursues pause on sales tax to refund residents for overcollected taxes

City Council working to implement a ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ for the last quarter of the year