Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma-Cortez shows mixed results in academic ratings; some schools decline

The district overall declined from 51.2% in 2024 to 46.9%

DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Municipal Airport closes runway for $8.6 million rehabilitation

Work will suspend runway operations through Oct. 24, continue in spring

DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez workshop geared to help residents start a business

Consulting sessions available after workshop

DATE: Oct 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Spark and Project Helping launch Kynd Kit volunteer events in Montezuma County

The program is seeking volunteers in Montezuma County

DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma School to Farm plans final farm stand

Course teaches business of small-scale farming

DATE: Oct 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Rec Center launches Zumba and Strong Nation classes in October

‘Zumba 101’ will help build confidence for classes

DATE: Oct 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Four Corners Writers to announce writers and cover for Volume 2 of anthology

First anthology won an award at the 2025 Colorado Book Awards

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Sept. 18 5:21 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center at 730 E. Driscoll St., where a man turned himself in on a warrant. 25001840 1:32 p.m.: An officer at Monte...

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

League of Women Voters to host school board candidate forum in October

There are 11 candidates running for the school board

DATE: Sep 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Tour de 4-H to showcase youth projects and leadership at IFA event

The event will include youth from 4-H and FFA

DATE: Sep 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Citizens Academy applications open for Fall 2025 at Cortez Police Department

Hands-on academy lasts six weeks

DATE: Sep 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez’s fall Cleanup Week scheduled for Oct. 20–23

City outlines rules for bulk trash pickup