Cortez - The Journal

July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal

Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally

DATE: Aug 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration

Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow

DATE: Aug 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three projects to mark Montelores Coalition's first field season in Dolores, Montezuma counties

Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work

DATE: Aug 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role

Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing

DATE: Aug 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez builds master plan for aging water infrastructure

Tens of millions of dollars needed over the next 20 years

DATE: Aug 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez moves to place lodgers tax on November ballot, invites public comment

Increased funds collected from visitors would go toward tourism marketing, economic development, infrastructure improvements, arts and culture

DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez

DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings

DATE: Aug 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools

The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures

DATE: Aug 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force

Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program

DATE: Aug 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lamp Post in Cortez announces 2026-27 theater season with slate of upcoming shows

Auditions will be held a few months before each performance date

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma County artist Peggy Cloy to show new work at Turquoise Raven Art Gallery

Artist’s pieces are owned by collectors around the world

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

A century in Cortez: WWII veteran Richard Lindsay celebrates 100th birthday

Navy veteran, reflects on a life in Cortez

DATE: Jul 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News