Montezuma County Sheriff yet to decide on fire ban; office recommends pile burning in wet conditions
Sheriff’s Office says deliberations on a fire ban are ongoing
DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Freeze watch issued for Cortez and surrounding areas, threatening crops
National Weather Service warns overnight cold temperatures could impact crops in the midst of a dry and hot season
DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
$9,000 donated to Mancos Public Library for new public and staff computers
Ahead of the busy summer season, the Mancos Public Library will install new public and staff computers with enhanced security and reliability
DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez begins counting ballots for April 7 election
Eight days remain for voters to cast their votes for City Council members and changes to the City Charter
DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Amid a hot spell, Cortez may get a shower and cooldown
Short-lived shift could bring rain and lower highs, but drought worries remain
DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
City Council candidate Michael Earl Bischoff answers The Journal’s questions
One week ahead of the April 7 election, Bischoff joins nine other candidates who’ve responded to The Journal’s questions
DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Third No Kings protest draws 650 to Veterans Park in Cortez
The crowd, smaller than October’s, protested against the war in Iran and federal immigration enforcement
DATE: Mar 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado River commissioner gives fiery speech on river negotiations at Southwest Colorado seminar
Audience members gave a standing ovation to Colorado River Commissioner Becky Mitchell after an impassioned monologue about the ongoing battle over the Colorado River
DATE: Mar 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez adopts required wildfire mitigation codes with additional cost-tracking provisions
Frustration expressed on City Council prompted city staff to amend the state-mandated ordinance
DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Inundated’: Gambling opportunities grow faster than support resources in Colorado
Advocates warn that online betting and new markets are reaching younger users and harder to regulate
DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cortez considers reestablishing airport advisory board
With residents expressing strong engagement in the Cortez Municipal Airport, City Manager Drew Sanders proposed a new board for enthusiasts
DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Courts consider whether social media is addictive. Cortez‑area parents and schools say yes
A California woman seeks to prove Meta and YouTube’s products are addictive and harmful to minors; parents and school officials say they know the answer
DATE: Mar 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
