Cortez - The Journal

Alert issued for missing 13-year-old Indigenous girl in Cortez

The child was last seen on Wednesday afternoon

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez school board OKs Kiva Montessori’s request to transfer authorization to Charter Institute

The school now enters the application phase with the Colorado Charter School Institute

DATE: Feb 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cast of ‘Matilda: The Musical’ sweeps audiences into a story about a ‘miracle’ girl

Three sold-out shows remain in the show’s run

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Tomac places second in Supercross Round 7 in Texas

Tomac remains in second place in overall standings

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma-Cortez School District seeks new general counsel; requests proposals

The professional services agreement has a tentative start date of April 27

DATE: Feb 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 12 8:14 p.m.: An officer responded near the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 491 for a reported physical altercation in a vehicle. The driver was found bleeding from the ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang

Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango

Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

City programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

The alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

DATE: Feb 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Eli Tomac wins Seattle Supercross, moves to second in 450SX standings

Veteran rider sits one point behind Hunter Lawrence after Round 7

DATE: Feb 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports