Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma County plans public hearing to review Canyonland Solar Project

Solar facility is proposed for nearly 1,000 acres of private land

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Chase Sexton wins in Denver, stays in championship contention

Webb leads Sexton by nine points heading into the finale

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in

Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police arrest man after finding defaced firearm, suspected meth

The total weight of the suspected methamphetamine was 14.5 grams

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY:

City to host meet-and-greet with finance director finalists

Four finalists will be selected in consideration for the position

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

May First Friday event offers art, music and more for community

Zu Gallery, Notah Dineh and more will be participating

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety

Updated Class E airspace addresses rising traffic and modern navigation needs.

DATE: May 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Health System marks hospital week with 5K, staff events and fiesta

Events will be held mid-May to honor health care heroes

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Region 9 Economic Development District announces new members of executive committee

The Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado recently filled two vacancies on its executive committee. The vacancies were created when Kelly Koskie of Cortez and Todd Wea...

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Kemper Elementary cancels school because of plumbing

The initial delay and cancellation was attributed to a building-wide plumbing issue

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez school district starts webpage for updates on plan for elementaries

The Montezuma-Cortez school district has created a webpage to update parents and other stakeholders about the proposed elementary reorganization. The reorganization would change Kemper Eleme...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Webb wins key victory for Supercross season in Pittsburgh

Cooper Webb held the lead from start to finish, despite pressure from Chase Sexton

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports