Cortez - The Journal

‘Beast mode’ Eli Tomac wins Hangtown moto, his first victory in 1,000 days

Tomac placed first in the first race and ninth in the second

DATE: Jun 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Southwest Open School offers educational opportunities during the summer

Various programs planned in June and July

DATE: Jun 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

2025 Fourth of July celebration details announced

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department also revealed a partnership with nonprofit Fundamental Needs

DATE: Jun 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Preliminary hearing date set for suspect in alleged firearm and drug case

Aaron Martinez’s bond was also lowered

DATE: May 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man awaits arraignment in suspected child sexual assault case in Cortez

Shayne Rowley is suspected of assaulting a minor on multiple occasions

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

‘Be a dragon:’ Southwest Open School graduates prepare to take on the world

Graduates were honored at a ceremony on Wednesday

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

What is Montezuma County Sheriff’s basic stance on immigration status and ICE?

Sheriff Steve Nowlin provided insight into these policies

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Eli Tomac and Jett Lawrence battle in Motocross Round 1

Both Tomac and Lawrence are racing again after injuries

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Longtime Montezuma-Cortez choir teacher bids farewell

Students remember her contribution and impact over the years

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man gets 15 years for sexual exploitation of a child, other charges

Anthony Mizell faces multiple felony counts after discovery of explicit content on seized phone

DATE: May 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Photos: Hundreds send off the Montezuma-Cortez Class of 2025

Friends, family fill Panther Stadium

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez school board hears from parents, students about high school concerns

District recently expressed its intent to change one-credit college courses to a half credit

DATE: May 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education