Cortez - The Journal

‘Four Corners Voices’ named finalist for 2025 Colorado book award

Collection is finalist in the Best Anthology category

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Health System seeks community input for 2025 Health Needs Survey

Survey will help the health system identify health needs in the community

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Birders flock to Cortez for 18th annual birding festival

This year, about 160 people attended the raptor-themed event

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local artists will open their doors during Montezuma County’s first studio tour

The Four Corners Studio Tour is the first weekend in June

DATE: May 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Middle School earns prestigious music award for fifth time

School is only one of 87 to receive the award in 2025

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Last day to apply for Fozzie’s Farm apprenticeship

Apprentices will learn about tenets of agriculture in a hands-on role

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cooper Webb rides to third Supercross championship title

Chase Sexton won the race, but lost the title by two points

DATE: May 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Early storms push Cortez past average precipitation for May

The city is still behind its year-to-date precipitation averages

DATE: May 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez chamber choir and jazz band earn special distinctions at competition

Groups traveled to Salt Lake City for Music in the Parks

DATE: May 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Investigation finds no foul play in Gustavo’s fire

The fire ignited in April

DATE: May 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Accountability Committee discusses parent survey results, coach pay at Cortez schools

DAC adds an extra meeting to their schedule for the school year

DATE: May 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

From weeds to watering, Cortez reminds residents of summer rules

Water restrictions are set for the season, and recurring rules are reminded

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News