Cortez - The Journal

Longtime traveler from Cortez wins ‘adventure of a lifetime’

‘It’s sort of a miracle. And on top of it, I soon celebrate my 80th birthday,’ says Dottie Peacock

DATE: Mar 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents express conflicting thoughts on solar proposal in Cortez

The project would span 1,200 acres near the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

DATE: Mar 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

DAC hears concerns about potential Cortez elementary reorganization

Accountability Committee said there has hardly been any ‘community input’

DATE: Mar 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 27 12:36 p.m. A man was arrested on two warrants at City Market, 508 E. Main St. 2:26 p.m. A man was arrested near the Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Road, on suspicion of...

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference opens registration for third year

The conference sold out in its first two years

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Spring job fair to offer a multitude of opportunities for local job seekers

The event will be hosted at the Montezuma County Annex

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer?

The Cortez Police Department will host an academy to give community members a glimpse into what they do

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez prioritized fiber internet years ago. Where is the city at now?

So far, 500 people within city limits are actively using fiber

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

From Morocco to Cortez: Abdel Berrada publishes novel inspired by his heritage

There will be a book signing at the Cortez Public Library on March 18

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez drama program prepares to present ‘Treasure Island’

The actors have been working with a dialect coach and perfecting fight scenes in preparation

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday

The man’s vehicle and phone were found in the park at the time he went missing

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Drought remains moderate through February in Cortez

The Valentine’s Day storm pushed the city above its monthly average

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime traveler from Cortez wins ‘adventure of a lifetime’

Residents express conflicting thoughts on solar proposal in Cortez

DAC hears concerns about potential Cortez elementary reorganization

Police blotter

Mesa Verde Writer’s Conference opens registration for third year

Spring job fair to offer a multitude of opportunities for local job seekers

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer?

Cortez prioritized fiber internet years ago. Where is the city at now?

From Morocco to Cortez: Abdel Berrada publishes novel inspired by his heritage

Montezuma-Cortez drama program prepares to present ‘Treasure Island’

Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday

Drought remains moderate through February in Cortez

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