Cortez - The Journal

Cortez PD’s Citizens Academy returns this fall, sign-ups now open

Six-week course at the department offers education about law enforcement work

DATE: Aug 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Downhill crash moves Jett Lawrence to lead in Motocross overall points at Unadilla

Hunter Lawrence was comfortably leading overall points before the crash

DATE: Aug 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

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