Cortez

Warrant issued for Nicholas Wentz after failure to appear in court

Wentz allegedly assaulted the woman he is protected from

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Thursday, March 6 10:53 a.m. A woman was issued a citation for keeping of vicious animals and running at large after her dog allegedly attacked another woman’s cat on North Market Street a f...

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Southwest Health System’s chief nurse appointed to Colorado Organization of Nurse Leaders

‘Her leadership will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing in Colorado,’ news release says

DATE: Mar 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez adopts new land use code

‘Make no mistake. This is a plan for the city of Cortez,’ council member says

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez

Residents must be at least 30 days clean and have ‘motivation to continue the recovery journey’

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cooper Webb wins Round 9 in Indianapolis, lengthens overall lead

Cooper Webb is now tied with Ricky Johnson for number of race wins

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Attention, local businesses! The Journal is having a party, and you’re invited

It’s on Thursday, March 20, at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime traveler from Cortez wins ‘adventure of a lifetime’

‘It’s sort of a miracle. And on top of it, I soon celebrate my 80th birthday,’ says Dottie Peacock

DATE: Mar 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents express conflicting thoughts on solar proposal in Cortez

The project would span 1,200 acres near the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

DATE: Mar 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

DAC hears concerns about potential Cortez elementary reorganization

Accountability Committee said there has hardly been any ‘community input’

DATE: Mar 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 27 12:36 p.m. A man was arrested on two warrants at City Market, 508 E. Main St. 2:26 p.m. A man was arrested near the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, on suspicion of...

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference opens registration for third year

The conference sold out in its first two years

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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