Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma-Cortez school board discusses English language development, clear bags

A potential clear bag policy is being discussed, with school safety cited

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez launches Park Ranger Program, welcomes Jay Dollar as lead ranger

Program was created after citizens expressed a desire for safety and security

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Jett Lawrence sweeps Round 5 Motocross; Eli Tomac places third

Tomac said the Lawrence brothers were “riding better”

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez City Council approves South Broadway revitalization plan

Survey gathered 1,000 responses about the corridor

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Little Caesars opens Cortez location with free pizza, family fun

First 100 guests will receive a free classic pizza

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Children’s Kiva Montessori School is named a Spotlight School

The school was awarded the recognition, showing a rural campus can still make a big impact

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety

The man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Shingled hedgehogs and lemonade berries? Hikers find edible oddities at Hawkins Preserve in Cortez

Some, however, find the plants unpalatable

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Piñon Project’s Fatherhood Program empowers dads in Cortez

Program aims to help strengthen families in the county

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

City seeks input on pedestrian, cyclist safety near Mesa Elementary

Feedback would guide street and sidewalk improvements

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

July’s Collector Car Appreciation Day to be celebrated in Cortez

Over the Hill Gang in Cortez will do a cruise to mark the occasion

DATE: Jun 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

New Les Schwab Tire Center opens in Cortez with community celebration

The new business donated tires to the Tires for Purpose program

DATE: Jun 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business