City may prohibit occupying RVs in streets, backyards

The Cortez City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday before voting to adopt a new ordinance that bans occupation of recreational vehicles or park trailers on private or public property...

County fairground attracts diverse events

From car races to rodeos, bike races to dog shows, the Montezuma County Fairgrounds has developed into a major area attraction. "We really have something for everybody, and we wan...

Second half property taxes due June 15

Montezuma County Treasurer Sherry Dyess reminds property owners that June 15 is the deadline to submit the second half payment for 2012 property taxes. June 15 postmarks will be accepted, an...

Cortez hosts Rides the Rockies

Local cyclists relish opportunity to pedal in challenging event

Bitin' the dirt

Drought worsens to 'extreme'

An ominous graphic on the U.S. Drought Monitor website reveals worsening drought conditions overtaking the region. The 12-week map animation begins March 19 and ends June 4. Red h...

Skanska dismisses relocation rumors

A top official with one of the area's largest employers dismissed rumors that jobs would be relocated out of Cortez. The Cortez Journal received undocumented information Friday th...

Fire ban is on

Commission reinstates prohibition on burning

Plan unveiling set for new high school

The design team for the new Montezuma-Cortez High School will be giving a public presentation today at 6 p.m. at the administration building, 400 N. Elm Street. A regular scheduled board mee...

MCHS Alumni Scholarship

Mickey Gonzales Scholarship awarded to Miranda Elliott

The Mickey Gonzales Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends in May 2009 in memory of Mickey, his enjoyment of sports and his enthusiasm and willingness to help others. The...

Harclerode earns dean's list at LeTourneau University

Benjamin Harclerode of Cortez was recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the LeTourneau University dean's list for the Spring 2013 semester. Harclerode achieve...