Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma Water plant expansion near Dolores approaches completion, delayed to July 2026

The expansion project has been in the works since 2019

DATE: May 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

DATE: May 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

DATE: May 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520 E. Second St., for a domestic violence incident. A woman reported seeing a man physically strike his gi...

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez exhibit explores question: ‘When Do I Stop?’

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Ken Roczen wins 450SX Supercross title in Salt Lake City

Cortez’s Eli Tomac injured in the heat race

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez to shut off water Monday for Seventh Street water line project

Water will be unavailable for nearby homes for most of the day

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez author honors father in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest release

After a life traversing and writing about the U.S., Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

DATE: May 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System plans 5K Run/Walk to kick off National Hospital Week

The run will be held on Saturday

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Lewis-Arriola Elementary accepts John Irwin School of Excellence Award

The school learned they would be recipients in early April

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

Part of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

DATE: May 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News