Cortez - The Journal

Lewis-Arriola Elementary earns John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school received the award after achieving an “Exceeds Expectations” rating

DATE: Apr 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez esports team builds early success in first season

Team is ranked 41st in the state

DATE: Apr 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

The group was also named 2025 Lessee of the Year by Colorado State Land Board

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The city of Cortez will host the U.S. Navy Band Southwest Brass Band from San Diego for a free concert in Montezuma Park April 23 at 6 p.m. The performance is part of the band’s Colorado tou...

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac reclaims points lead after fifth-place finish in Detroit

Tomac now leads by four points

DATE: Mar 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

The showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians

DATE: Mar 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

The Sunflower Theatre will host an Amuse Bouche Fundraiser Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, celebrating the region’s “vibrant, creative spirit.” It is presented by the Community Radio Proj...

DATE: Mar 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Thursday, March 19 5:14 p.m.: An officer responded to East Mike Wash Road in Towaoc for a Bureau of Indian Affairs request to take custody of a woman with two warrants. She was arrested. 260...

DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules hearings on Atmos rate proposal

Rates would rise by more than $5 per month

DATE: Mar 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Retired Montezuma County doctors donate $8,000 in doctor’s memory

Local chapter of medical society closes

DATE: Mar 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

The Montezuma-Cortez School District invites families to Summer Adventure Night, a free event featuring bounce houses, food trucks and an FFA petting zoo. It will be Friday, April 17, from 4...

DATE: Mar 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education