Cortez – The Journal

Southwest Open School shows strong academic improvement, emphasizes student culture

Director Casey Simpson said they are now a school of choice rather than a last-chance school

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Police provides update on shooting investigation, answers questions

There are four other suspects in the case, chief says

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Update: Cortez police ID man arrested in Friday’s shooting

Police department is interviewing people in connection with multiple gunshots in the area

DATE: Sep 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez Community Support Grant application nears deadline

The grant provides funds for local organizations that provide valuable services to the community

DATE: Sep 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host star party Friday night

The star party is free and open to stargazing

DATE: Sep 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

DAC survey shows parents satisfied with schools overall, giving noted areas of improvement

Over 320 parents participated in the survey, which was sent out in April

DATE: Sep 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19

The fashion show, hosted by Love on a Hanger, benefits local Cancer Resource Alliance

DATE: Sep 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez schools celebrate improvement in performance

State removes Mesa Elementary from accountability clock after 5 years

DATE: Sep 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Missing Cortez man found on Sunday evening

He went missing on Saturday after going for a ride on his four-wheeler

DATE: Sep 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Ban on open fires and use of fireworks suspended in Montezuma County

Recent moisture in the area has significantly lowered wildfire risk

DATE: Sep 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

DATE: Aug 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado may see rain this week

Increased humidity brings positive outlook for fire danger in coming weeks

DATE: Aug 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News