Community - The Journal

Southwest Health completes Community Health Needs Assessment, outlines priorities

The survey was done in collaboration with Community Hospital Consulting in Texas

DATE: Feb 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Community Band celebrates 25 years, sees membership surge

The band will have a spring concert on Wednesday, April 8

DATE: Feb 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez Rec Center will host cardboard boat races to celebrate the Olympics

Children 15 years old and younger are invited to attend.

DATE: Jan 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

City Council approves four ballot questions to appear on the April municipal ballot

Two homes in Cortez were also awarded historic designation

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez testing single-stream recycling method

Residents asked to continue separating recycling during three-week trial

DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service

The program will culminate with a group discussion and panel

DATE: Jan 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Mancos Public Library announces free, upcoming January events for all ages

The next event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 along with recurring programs

DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez announces job openings, council candidate session

The city of Cortez is seeking applicants for several municipal positions and preparing for its upcoming municipal election. The city has posted three employment listings: parks superintenden...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to host annual awards

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual awards presentation Friday, Jan. 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Montezuma-Cortez High School’s Ralph Vavak Theater, 418 S. Sligo St. The...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

The clinic is an endeavor created by family and community

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Musicians to host fundraiser for Mancos family that lost home in fire

Five local acts will perform Jan. 1 to raise money for a Mancos family whose home burned days before Christmas. The event is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. at Columbine Bar & Grill, 123 Grand Av...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez Community Christmas Dinner serves about 400 meals on Christmas Day

Community-led event perseveres despite challenges

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community