Cortez - The Journal

Southwest Health System in Cortez named to Becker’s 2026 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals

Yearly selection features rural hospitals through nominations and data

DATE: Jun 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected

DATE: Jun 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Lycan is an English language arts teacher

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac out for injury, Jett Lawrence sweeps both 450 motos at Hangtown

Hunter Lawrence still holds onto the overall points lead

DATE: Jun 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

DATE: Jun 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third St., for a report of people camping. A man was banned from all city parks and issued a citation for trespassing. ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary

Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime