Cortez - The Journal

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

Montezuma-Cortez District Accountability Committee releases results of parent survey

The survey had 179 respondents

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

City announces finalists for financial director position

There will be a meet-and-greet with the finalists at City Hall

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez to celebrate Historic Preservation Month with events, scavenger hunt

The events are being held to celebrate Cortez’s history

DATE: May 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma County plans public hearing to review Canyonland Solar Project

Solar facility is proposed for nearly 1,000 acres of private land

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Chase Sexton wins in Denver, stays in championship contention

Webb leads Sexton by nine points heading into the finale

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in

Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police arrest man after finding defaced firearm, suspected meth

The total weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 14.5 grams

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: