The Cortez Journal

January fire season?

Agricultural burn, youth spark fires

Times begins 2014 with new direction

Paper hires managing editor, reporter, begins redesign, invigorates social media efforts

Journal begins new year with new direction

Newspaper hires managing editor and reporter, begins redesign, invigorates social media efforts

Endangered species art competition

The Endangered Species Act recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, and now students are asked to celebrate Endangered Species Day. Across America, students in kindergarten thro...

Get ready for AbraCadabra Ball

Fundraiser benefits Cortez Cultural Center

City offers Christmas tree disposal

The City of Cortez has opened two drop off sites for Christmas tree disposal. City officials said trees could be dropped off at either the Cortez BMX Park at 1339 E. Empire St. or...

Fire destroys unoccupied home south of Cortez

A home was destroyed by fire Saturday night south of Cortez. Firefighters from Cortez, Towaoc, and Lewis-Arriola responded to 2578 Highway 160 about 8:30 p.m. The home,...

A look back at 2013

Stories that helped define the Four Corners area

Cortez gears up for annual community Christmas dinner

Volunteers and donations needed

Upcoming youth volleyball meeting

A parent meeting and signups for Cortez Youth Volleyball will take place at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at Cortez Middle School. The cost of enrollment is $65, and discounts for families with children...

Locals play in Elks shoot

Based on the performances turned in by several hoopsters at a local free throw competition, the future of prep basketball in Cortez appears to be bright. Playing host to 24 compet...

Aztec Ruins receives grant

Aztec Ruins National Monument announces that it has received a Connecting Trails to Parks grant for 2014. The park will receive $95,314 to study and develop a part of the histor...