Cortez - The Journal

Growth on Ferris Fire halts; containment reaches 53%

Incident managers: Spread stopped, allowing crews to focus on hot spots, repair work

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Cortez adopts AI policy

Officials stress importance of human oversight

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County commissioners seek audit of sheriff’s office after disputing budget cuts claims

BOCC members say MCSO’s budget increased – not decreased – from 2025 to this year

DATE: Jul 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Daily thunderstorms return to Montezuma County

Shift from excessive heat to scattered storms eases drought, critical fire weather

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Battle of brothers continues: Jett Lawrence now leads Motocross overall by one point

There has been no update on Eli Tomac’s condition since his crash in Round 1

DATE: Jul 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Judge upholds Montezuma County commissioners’ denial of Dollar General permit

22nd Judicial District Court Judge Todd Plewe ruled in favor of the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners in the latest court battle involving a long-standing Dollar General civil c...

DATE: Jul 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to wrap first season with theater shows and BBQ

Summer campers will perform kids’ editions of ‘101 Dalmatians’ and ‘The Jungle Book’

DATE: Jul 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sheriff blames budget cuts for disbanding narcotics team; Montezuma County disputes claim

Sheriff Nowlin will address commissioners on Tuesday

DATE: Jul 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, July 2 8:25 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Courthouse, 865 N. Park St., to transport a woman on a warrant to the Montezuma County Detention Center. 26001236 11...

DATE: Jul 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record