Cortez - The Journal

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

Police blotter

Tuesday, July 21 9:54 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Taylor Street, looking for a man with three warrants known to frequent the address. The man was contacted at the door, advi...

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez City Council approves guidelines for proclamations

Discriminatory or partisan endorsements are not permitted under the policy

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council appoints five members to new Airport Advisory Committee

Board will provide recommendations for economic development, airport operations and aviation safety and efficiency

DATE: Jul 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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