Cortez – The Journal

Cortez urged to stop using single-use plastic bags

On Earth Day, reusable bags will be handed out at grocery stores

DATE: Apr 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Runoff into McPhee Reservoir below average from poor snowpack

Irrigation supply will be better than last year’s historic lows, but probably not by much, officials say

DATE: Apr 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez to host program that combines jazz and creative arts

Cortez Cultural Center awarded grant for two weeks of art workshops and jazz concerts

DATE: Apr 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

12 Hours of Mesa Verde endurance race sells out

Classic mountain bike race at Phil’s World near Cortez caps out at 950 riders

DATE: Apr 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac finishes third in St. Louis Supercross, widens series lead

Yamaha racer from Cortez rallies to win third triple crown race

DATE: Apr 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Brush fires ignite around Montezuma County

Largest was 4-acre uncontrolled burn; others started by welding spark, kids playing with matches, sheriff says

DATE: Apr 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury convicts Cortez man for drug distribution

Ramon DeJesus sentenced to 16 years in prison

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Child’s death under investigation by Montezuma County sheriff, CBI

Five-year old found unresponsive Tuesday morning at Road 20 home

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Calendar

CORTEZ Thursday, May 5 Cinco De Mayo Lunch, 12-1 p.m., Grace’s Kitchen, 110 W. North St. Traditional Posole, cheese quesadillas, and Biscochitos by Pete Montaño of Pepperhead Restaurant...

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Community Calendar

Update: Popeyes opening in Cortez this fall; will employ 40

Drive-thru restaurant’s preliminary hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Axis Health in Cortez continues hiring medical staff

Shawna Yates of Dolores will serve as family nurse practitioner

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez touts progress with audit after embezzlement, backlogged records

City completes 2018 audit this month, the second in less than a year

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News