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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

Local News

Montezuma County ballots mail out next week ahead of June 30 primary

Candidates seek party validation in local, state and federal races

June 5, 2026

Local News

Beloved steam tractor – a staple of Durango parades – to be auctioned

‘Old Abe’ was built by Jack Newbold using an 1898 steam engine

June 5, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

June 4, 2026

Local News

Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court

Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground

June 4, 2026

Education

Colorado Association of School Executives honor M-CHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

June 4, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

June 4, 2026

Local News

Earthship construction in McElmo Canyon invites volunteers

Ancient Echoes seeks help constructing bathhouse out of trashed or recycled materials

June 4, 2026

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

June 3, 2026

Local News

Free squash planting workshop to teach indigenous methods in Cortez

Good Sam’s Food Pantry to promote water resources and Indigenous knowledge in new gardening workshop

June 3, 2026

Local News

It’s not all about pay: Retaining Southwest Colorado’s workforce may mean adjusting to employee needs

‘Something’s not working, and yet we keep trying the same thing,’ business consultant says

June 3, 2026