Cortez - The Journal

Cortez voters to choose from 11 candidates for City Council

Officials confirm ballot order after Thursday’s drawing at City Hall

DATE: Jan 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Jan. 22 6:22 p.m.: An officer responded to the area of Safeway, 1580 E. Main St., for a report of domestic violence. A man allegedly grabbed his partner by her coat and threw her t...

DATE: Jan 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

City Council approves four ballot questions to appear on the April municipal ballot

Two homes in Cortez were also awarded historic designation

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez testing single-stream recycling method

Residents asked to continue separating recycling during three-week trial

DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez birthing center earns national birthing‑friendly designation

Honor follows community effort that kept Southwest Memorial center from closing in 2023

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac of Cortez places third at action-packed Supercross in Anaheim

Colorado native won his heat race leading into the main event

DATE: Jan 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Upcoming community reading program to highlight public service

The program will culminate with a group discussion and panel

DATE: Jan 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Thursday, Jan. 15 10:09 a.m. An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve a warrant on a man in custody. 26000081 11:11 a.m. An officer respo...

DATE: Jan 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record