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Local News

Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Officials contemplate emergency planning in case major fire

June 11, 2026

Local News

Facing irrigation water shortage, Cortez supplements parks with potable water

Conquistador Golf Course, South Softball Complex to be prioritized as conservation measures enter effect

June 11, 2026

Sports

Eight area baseball players named to all-state teams

Five Panthers, three Bulldogs earn season-capping awards

June 10, 2026

Local News

Road work on U.S. 491 delays travel near Cortez airport, Maverick site

Expect up to 30-minute delays along highway through Friday, CDOT says

June 10, 2026

Local News

‘Pretty abysmal’: dry May gives way to hot Southwest Colorado summer

Lack of rain and high winds threaten dangerous fire conditions

June 10, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Tuesday, May 12 9:38 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park…

June 10, 2026

Local News

Cortez schedules water shut-off for valve replacement

The area surrounding South Chestnut and West Seventh Streets will be affected

June 10, 2026

Education

Health Without Barriers program to provide wellness sessions for families with teens

The next session will take place in July

June 9, 2026

Education

Cortez Middle School teacher Lissa Lycan named Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist

Lycan is an English language arts teacher

June 9, 2026

Local News

Intersection upgrades to affect traffic in downtown Cortez through August

Signal improvements include ADA-compliant modifications

June 9, 2026

Sports

Eli Tomac out for injury, Jett Lawrence sweeps both 450 motos at Hangtown

Hunter Lawrence still holds onto the overall points lead

June 9, 2026

Local News

Heading to the rodeo in Montezuma County? Here’s the weekend rundown

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo weekend expects thousands

June 9, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers

Cleave Simpson and Katie Stewart find common ground in championing rural issues at state Capitol

June 8, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Shoppers visit vendors at the Third Thursday Downtown Market in Cortez in 2016. CORTEZ Thursday, June 11 Movie Club: Joy,…

June 8, 2026

Sports

Cortez Water Dragons using strong foundation for big summer goals

Youth swimming program returns plenty of veteran athletes from 2025 third-place state showing

June 7, 2026

Sports

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo revved up for proud performances in Freedom 250

NFR, local circuit talent ready to take to the Montezuma County Fairgrounds arena on June 11 to 13

June 7, 2026

Education

Onward! Foundation awards $137,700 in scholarships to Montezuma, Dolores County graduates

Recipients were awarded from a group of 15 scholarships

June 7, 2026

Local News

Dolores River Fest honors the river with music under the sun

In its 21st year, the festival brings crowd to Joe Rowell Park with eight bands

June 7, 2026

Local News

Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold

On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same

June 7, 2026

Education

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center announces summer programs for kids

Morning and afternoon activities to be held in June and July

June 6, 2026

Local News

Cortez artist finds creative calling in her 70s, holds June exhibit at Cortez Cultural Center

Theresa Goldstrand said she has wanted to be an artist since childhood

June 6, 2026

Local News

The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band

June 6, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third…

June 5, 2026

Local News

Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

June 5, 2026