Cortez - The Journal

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

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

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

Eli Tomac is still ranked second in overall points

DATE: Mar 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

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

ZU Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

The project started Monday

DATE: Mar 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center plans walk in the park

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

DATE: Mar 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Thursday, March 5 10:49 a.m.: An officer responded to North Linden Street for a disturbance. A man was arrested on a warrant. 26000421 Friday, March 6 5:37 a.m.: An officer responded to Spe...

DATE: Mar 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sunflower Theatre to host screenings of conservation documentary ‘Preserved’

The documentary highlights the Vermejo property in New Mexico

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

The events took place across both districts and throughout community

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

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

Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production

DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Eli Tomac places second in Indianapolis after ‘rough night’ of racing

Tomac remains second in overall points behind Hunter Lawrence

DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Photographers to showcase animal photography at St. Barnabas art reception

Local photographers Jack Schuenemeyer and Kristin Kuckelman will showcase their images of pets, birds and wildlife from Montezuma County and from across the globe at an upcoming art receptio...

DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment