Cortez

Local News

Free car seat safety checkup set for Saturday in Cortez

Car seats may be available for families in need

April 30, 2026

Local News

Update: Cortez City Council inaugurates new members, appoints Dennis Spruell mayor

Elected City Council candidates were sworn in and the new mayor and mayor pro tem selected

April 28, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez StreetScapes Art Park launches contest for public murals

Money prizes are included for winners

April 28, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School Career Fair teaches students about array of careers

About 30 people introduced students to professions

April 27, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health celebrates Nikki Young’s Excellence in Nursing Award nomination

Colorado Nurses Foundation honors nurses making an impact in the profession

April 27, 2026

Community

Heritage Days Festival to debut in Cortez during National Historic Preservation Month

The events will kick off on May 1

April 26, 2026

Sports

Ken Roczen claims overall points lead after rough and rainy racing in Philly

Injury sidelines Eli Tomac for second consecutive race

April 26, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health, Montezuma Health Department draw 110 to health fair

The health fair, which took place on April 18, saw a turnout of more than 100 participants. (Courtesy of Jaycee…

April 25, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school board accepts legal counsel proposal from Lyons Gaddis

Board also approves using Panorama Education platform

April 24, 2026

For the record

Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, April 15 10:22 a.m.: An officer patrolling an alley behind the Pinon Project,…

April 24, 2026

Local News

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center to host walk in the park on Saturday for Child Abuse Awareness Month

The walk will include food, games, informational tables and more

April 22, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School band earns ‘Best Community for Music Education’ award

This is the sixth time in seven years that the program has been awarded

April 22, 2026

Community

Former teacher brings final financial stewardship workshop to Cortez

Faith-based session is Saturday at Lamp Post

April 20, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac injured, Ken Roczen wins Triple Crown in Supercross Round 14

Tomac crashes in qualifying, injures hip

April 19, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, April 9 7:24 p.m.: An officer responded to 2021 E. Main St. for…

April 17, 2026

Education

Southwest Memorial summer internship applications open through Friday

Program runs in June

April 16, 2026

Local News

Vendor applications open for 2026 Third Thursdays series in Cortez

There will be four Third Thursday events

April 15, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District launches full-time online option

Program will begin in fall for middle and high school students

April 14, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac falls to third in overall points in Nashville Supercross

Tomac placed just outside the top 10

April 13, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April

The new system will integrate information from multiple systems into one

April 8, 2026

Local News

Sand Canyon Therapy launches Community Initiative to boost training and rural mental health access

The nonprofit hopes to bring funding and access to care and training to Montezuma County

April 8, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post to present interactive comedy melodrama ‘Peril on the High Seas’

Learning center has many events upcoming for April

April 7, 2026

Sports

Cortez native Eli Tomac and Hunter Lawrence tied for overall lead after St. Louis

Ken Roczen moves to within striking distance of the two leaders

April 5, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health System spring Health Fair set for April 18

Chemistry panels, immunizations and more will be available for attendees

April 3, 2026