Cortez

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, March 26 6:36 a.m.: An officer responded to St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church,…

April 3, 2026

Education

Lewis-Arriola Elementary earns John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school received the award after achieving an “Exceeds Expectations” rating

April 2, 2026

Sports

Cortez esports team builds early success in first season

Team is ranked 41st in the state

April 1, 2026

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Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

The group was also named 2025 Lessee of the Year by Colorado State Land Board

March 31, 2026

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Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

March 31, 2026

Arts

Cortez will host free Navy Brass Band concert to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.

The U.S. Navy Brass Band will host a free outdoor concert in Cortez on Thursday, April 23. (Photo courtesy of…

March 31, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac reclaims points lead after fifth-place finish in Detroit

Tomac now leads by four points

March 29, 2026

Arts

Southwest Colorado women singer-songwriters invited to audition for Amplified Season 3

The showcase spotlights local and regional female musicians

March 27, 2026

Arts

Sunflower Theatre blends food and live performances for fundraiser

The upcoming Amuse Bouche will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Sarah…

March 27, 2026

Blotter

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Thursday, March 19 5:14 p.m.: An officer responded to East Mike Wash Road in Towaoc…

March 26, 2026

Colorado Public Utilities Commission schedules hearings on Atmos rate proposal

Rates would rise by more than $5 per month

March 25, 2026

Retired Montezuma County doctors donate $8,000 in doctor’s memory

Local chapter of medical society closes

March 25, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

The Montezuma-Cortez School District is hosting a family night in April. (Journal file photo)du1-i-syn The Montezuma-Cortez School District invites families…

March 25, 2026

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

The students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

March 24, 2026

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Cortez officer delivers Domino’s pizza after arresting delivery driver

A Cortez police officer stepped in to complete a Domino’s pizza delivery March 16 after arresting the driver on a…

March 24, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects Caplan & Earnest proposal in split vote

The board received a presentation from the firm, but the second firm was unable to attend

March 23, 2026

Hunter Lawrence wins third Supercross in four rounds at Birmingham; Tomac is third

Eli Tomac is still ranked second in overall points

March 22, 2026

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

ZU Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

March 17, 2026

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

The project started Monday

March 17, 2026

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center plans walk in the park

Theme for Child Abuse Awareness Month event is ‘Let Hope Bloom’

March 15, 2026

Cortez Middle School bands earn back-to-back superior ratings at NMMEA Music Performance Assessment

This is the first time the bands have achieved superior ratings in back-to-back years

March 11, 2026

Sunflower Theatre to host screenings of conservation documentary ‘Preserved’

The documentary highlights the Vermejo property in New Mexico

March 11, 2026

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

The events took place across both districts and throughout community

March 11, 2026

Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend

Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production

March 10, 2026