Cortez - The Journal

New PCC Southwest VP Lisa Molina highlights love of community and students

Molina has worked for PCC since 2018

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez announces job openings, council candidate session

The city of Cortez is seeking applicants for several municipal positions and preparing for its upcoming municipal election. The city has posted three employment listings: parks superintenden...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez Adventist Christian School to host International Food Fair fundraiser

The public is invited to February event

DATE: Jan 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office to host annual awards

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual awards presentation Friday, Jan. 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Montezuma-Cortez High School’s Ralph Vavak Theater, 418 S. Sligo St. The...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Tuesday, Dec. 23 9:56 a.m.: An officer responded to the Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St., where a man was arrested on a warrant and taken to the Montezuma County Detention Center. 25002499 8:...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

The clinic is an endeavor created by family and community

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez Community Christmas Dinner serves about 400 meals on Christmas Day

Community-led event perseveres despite challenges

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Thursday, Dec. 18 7:51 a.m. An officer responded to North Chestnut Street, where a man was found sleeping in a doorway with blankets and his personal belongings. He was arrested on a warrant...

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record