Cortez - The Journal

Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang

Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango

Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt

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

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

City programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

The alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Eli Tomac wins Seattle Supercross, moves to second in 450SX standings

Veteran rider sits one point behind Hunter Lawrence after Round 7

DATE: Feb 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center adds SANE nurse to expand services

Partnership with UCHealth supports hiring of its first SANE nurse

DATE: Feb 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 5 4:47 p.m.: An officer responded to the Department of Social Services, 109 W. Main St., for a report of an assault. A woman reported being approached by individuals who exite...

DATE: Feb 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

ZU Arts Initiative launches as nonprofit to support Montezuma County artists

Initiative is already set to kickstart multiple programs in 2026

DATE: Feb 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Eli Tomac falls to third in overall points after crash in Arizona

Tomac placed first in Heat 1 of Round 5 in Glendale

DATE: Feb 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14

The Cowbelle/Cattlewoman and Stockman will be announced after the dinner

DATE: Feb 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to present Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’

This will be the learning center’s first full-length musical

DATE: Feb 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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