Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma-Cortez High to host free Veterans Day dinner, concert

Montezuma-Cortez High School will host a free Veterans Day event on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 418 S. Sligo St. to honor local veterans and their families with a spaghetti dinner and performances ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Mesa Elementary closed Thursday because of plumbing issues

On Wednesday evening, the Montezuma-Cortez School District notified families that Mesa Elementary School would be closed Thursday because of plumbing problems. “Due to plumbing issues, MESA ...

DATE: Nov 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

ZU Gallery to host inaugural Musicians Market in Cortez

Music enthusiasts are invited to shop, trade, sell and connect with local musicians

DATE: Nov 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Pueblo Community College named among 200 eligible for $1M Aspen Prize

200 eligible two-year colleges have been selected to apply

DATE: Oct 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition Honors Tawi Kaan Apartments with national award

The award is for Native American Housing Excellence

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

St. Barnabas, Grace’s Kitchen prep for 28th Community Thanksgiving meal

Last year’s dinner served more than 700 people

DATE: Oct 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Eddie Ramirez selected as superintendent; Sherri Wright admonishes community

Ramirez was one of two finalists candidates for the superintendent search

DATE: Oct 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez school board hears about HVAC, BOCES and test scores

Cost of HVAC replacement is an estimated $3.5 million

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, Oct. 16 10:41 a.m.: An officer responded to Maverik, 455 N. State St., for a woman lingering in the store with what staff thought could be stolen items in her jacket. No stolen ite...

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record