Cortez – The Journal

Cortez PD shares photos of man thought to be involved in September shooting

Delsin Freeman has had a warrant out for his arrest since October

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez Municipal Court launches Outreach Court to address underlying issues of crime

90-day program helps defendants deal with issues while partnering with local organizations

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

BLM offers permits to cut Christmas tree in Southwest Colorado

Permits can be obtained at the local BLM district office

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Pianist Charlie Albright to perform in Cortez Dec. 5

Albright first performed in the area about 10 years ago

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Local Catholic Daughters to hold Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 9

Event will have multiple vendors selling arts, crafts and other items

DATE: Nov 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Entries are now open to participate in Cortez’s 34th annual Parade of Lights

Anyone is welcome to join in the festivities that kick off the holiday spirit

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez school district discusses data about Indigenous students

New focus and next steps are proposed in effort to improve education

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Police seize shotgun from man near Kemper Elementary

A concerned citizen called police after seeing the man’s proximity to the school

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Southwest Open School prepares new building, seeks more board members

SWOS also reports an attendance rate of over 90%

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Former Deputy DA Jeremy Reed hopes to become 22nd Judicial District’s new DA

Reed was dismissed from the DA’s office on Nov. 2 after informing DA Christian Hatfield of his intention to run

DATE: Nov 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Eight Montezuma-Cortez students recognized for excellence

Six receive exceptional scores on advanced placement; two earn National Merit status

DATE: Nov 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Public Arts Advisory Board hopes to build coalition of creatives

Group would help increase artistic opportunities

DATE: Nov 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community