Cortez - The Journal

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

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

DATE: May 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

DATE: May 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520 E. Second St., for a domestic violence incident. A woman reported seeing a man physically strike his gi...

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record