Cortez - The Journal

Fundamental Needs raises funds for Cortez’s first recording studio

Cortez Makerspace to host soundproofed room with audio, music equipment for musicians, podcasters and audiobook recording

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez High School tightens cellphone restrictions for school year

Devices will be turned off and locked away for entirety of the day, excluding lunches

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma Water Co. completes treatment plant expansion

Project grows treatment capacity from 4 to 6 million gallons per day; aided by USDA low-interest loan

DATE: Jul 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunter Lawrence lengthens Motocross lead at Washougal

Lawrence placed second in first Moto and first in next race

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare to open with expanded programs, new elementary model

M-CHS adds outdoor program and College and Career Center

DATE: Jul 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Four Corners Community Band to premiere local composer’s ‘Cortez Overture’ at anniversary concert

Overture composed by a 2021 M-CHS graduate

DATE: Jul 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, July 16 3:29 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St., for a report of an assault. A woman said a man tried to grab her backpack while she was sleeping outside....

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Kara Mikkelson and Clydesdale, Tilly, capture Showmanship Grand Champion at Montezuma County Fair

Pair will spar for title of Master Showman on Aug. 1

DATE: Jul 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Student representative tells Cortez school board new phone policy needs paired with fuller instruction

Agreement reached with city for two school resource officers

DATE: Jul 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain

DATE: Jul 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez quilt show to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Event will promote anniversary of U.S., Colorado, Cortez and more

DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August

If successfully completed, minor offenses will be removed from participating teens’ records

DATE: Jul 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education