Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent resigns, board seeks interim leader

Departure from school district follows scrutiny of Bluebonnet curriculum

DATE: Aug 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Xtreme Arenacross racers shred the track at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Pro and amateur races draw big payouts, smiles from over 1,000 in attendance

DATE: Aug 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Police blotter

Thursday, Aug. 6 7:07 a.m.: An officer responded to City Market, 508 E. Main St., after observing a woman who was banned from the property walking across the parking lot. The woman was issue...

DATE: Aug 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Southwest Health System adds pediatrician in Cortez

Dr. Maggie Bonilla will join current SHS pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey

DATE: Aug 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez opens 2027 Community Support Grants

Nonprofits can request up to $5,000

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school

Ana Rodriguez-Araya and Brook Stevens are two of 40 new staff in district

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase

City Council approves final ballot language, but not without debate

DATE: Aug 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

The walk includes activities and remembrance for those who have died from suicide

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Felony filings are higher from last year

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

Directors say Bluebonnet program was substituted into agreement without board’s knowledge

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

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

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent resigns, board seeks interim leader

Xtreme Arenacross racers shred the track at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Police blotter

Southwest Health System adds pediatrician in Cortez

Cortez opens 2027 Community Support Grants

New teachers bring international, personal experiences to Montezuma-Cortez classrooms on first day of school

Cortez voters to decide on lodgers tax increase

RISE Southwest sets fifth annual suicide prevention walk for Sept. 12 in Cortez

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects controversial curriculum in 4-3 vote

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: Finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

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