Cortez - The Journal

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

CSU Extension recaps strong Montezuma County Fair numbers, previews future events

Fair to send 10 livestock exhibitors, one horse exhibitor and 52 projects to Colorado State Fair

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

The legacy of Stanton Englehart: finding the ‘wee bit’ of magic in art and life

Late artist’s daughter, former students and inspired creators speak of his impact ahead of August exhibit

DATE: Aug 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Wednesday, July 29 2:40 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., for a welfare check on a man lying outside. The man was arrested on a warrant. 26001465 4:2...

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Addiction resources grow in Cortez

Advocates celebrate the addition of a sober living home alongside expanded treatment options and recovery groups

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Public Library hopes to expand digital collection with Hoopla

Platform offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics and movies

DATE: Aug 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal

Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally

DATE: Aug 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration

Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow

DATE: Aug 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three projects to mark Montelores Coalition's first field season in Dolores, Montezuma counties

Group established in 2024 launches pilot restoration work