Cortez – The Journal

Community Involvement Expo to help local nonprofit organizations match with volunteers

The public is invited to attend and learn more about local nonprofit and service organizations

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer

Second suspect was briefly detained but has been released

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday

Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Police seeking information on suspect in Cortez gas station robbery

Man reportedly stole about $750 and a box of Snickers after tying employee

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

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