Cortez - The Journal

The stars behind the Montezuma County Fair

Families set up pens, exhibits for the Montezuma County Fair

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System welcomes back Dr. Kameo Smith and introduces Dr. Nathan Clyde

Smith is a primary care provider; Clyde is a podiatric medicine specialist

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Streetscapes Art Park prepares to launch with LOR Foundation grant

The project is tentatively set to be finished in the fall

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

‘Sky’s the Limit:’ Cortez Water Dragons to host Seasonal State swim meet in August

The team hopes to see members of the community attend

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally to light up the skies for 21st year

The Balloon Glow will be held on Friday, Aug. 1

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Sunflower Shorts to present weekend of talent in August

One of the new shorts was created by the 2025 MCHS Student of the Year

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez City Council approves historic designation for Manaugh Elementary School

The former school is being considered for affordable housing for teachers

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Wednesday, July 16 10:30 a.m.: An officer responded to Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N. Mildred Road, to arrest a man on a warrant. 25001389 6:08 p.m.: An officer responded to Southwest...

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Lighthouse Christian Academy will mark 30th anniversary with new school year

There are still openings for registration in kindergarten and fifth through 12th grades

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Chase Sexton wins at Washougal; Eli Tomac finishes third

Tomac placed second in the first race and third in the second race

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Musical fun under the sea: Lamp Post’s ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

The enchanting musical was put on by youths ages six to 18 years old

DATE: Jul 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board moves forward with sports policy, nondiscrimination policy updates

Changes follow executive orders from President Donald Trump

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education