Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend
Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production
DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Eli Tomac places second in Indianapolis after ‘rough night’ of racing
Tomac remains second in overall points behind Hunter Lawrence
DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports
Mancos School District invites families to Family Connection Night
Dinner and child care will be provided
DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Photographers to showcase animal photography at St. Barnabas art reception
Local photographers Jack Schuenemeyer and Kristin Kuckelman will showcase their images of pets, birds and wildlife from Montezuma County and from across the globe at an upcoming art receptio...
DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Mancos school district requests stakeholder input in hiring of secondary school principal
James Hughes resigned from his position as principal
DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Police blotter
Wednesday, Feb. 25
6:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Safeway, 1580 E. Main St., for a report of a person possibly involved in shoplifting. A man already banned from the property was contact...
DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Montezuma Republicans gather for precinct caucuses
The Journal goes to three sites as neighbors gather in libraries, churches and meeting halls
DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond
The Dolores High School principal noted potential negative impacts on rural districts
DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists
Four SWAL artists will share about their art
DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Sheriff’s blotter
Wednesday, Jan. 28
4:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, for a report of theft. A man reported about 150 to 200 feet of cabled copper missing, valued at $...
DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record
Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats
The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club
DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education
Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing
The child was last seen on the afternoon of Feb. 25
DATE: Mar 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
