Cortez - The Journal

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez mayor urges civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

“We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of July,” mayor says

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man. 26001165 2:53 p.m.: An officer responded to Cit...

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Firefighters aided individuals leaving residences west of the river

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Applications are due by the end of July

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

‘Super Scooper’ aircraft to join operations Friday

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Limited land and competing priorities prompt value questions about units, green space

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

Senior and baseball player recognized for academics, athletics, leadership and service

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk

Unofficial final primary results reported Wednesday evening

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Cortez mayor urges civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

Police blotter

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Montezuma-Cortez graduate receives Roy Halladay award prior to entering U.S. Naval Academy

Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

Ballantine Communications, Inc.

Contact Us

Find Us

Subscribe