Cortez - The Journal

Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

DATE: May 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free family wellness program comes to Cortez in June

Six-week course for teens and parents focuses on cooking, stress management

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement

Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez recognized for excellence in financial transparency

Recognition comes after 2016 embezzlement, delinquent audits

DATE: May 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board tables salary decision, requests audit of pay structure

District also outlines elementary restructuring initiative

DATE: May 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez seeks submissions for rock music-themed exhibit

Exhibit to be held in June

DATE: May 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

M-CHS graduates urged to embrace their journey at commencement

Seventh grade teacher delivers moving address to students

DATE: May 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Three Montezuma County graduates receive Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarships

Amita Crowley will continue her golf career at the collegiate level

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

The run was created in 1987

DATE: May 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez photographer Aren Goldstrand featured in local exhibits through May

Goldstrand is a photojournalist who documents his travels in the Western U.S.

DATE: May 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Thursday, May 7 2:44 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department lobby where a man reported being assaulted at the Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St. Video showed another man punc...

DATE: May 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

The expansion project has been in the works since 2019

DATE: May 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News