Cortez - The Journal

Montezuma County’s top administrator resigns; search begins for new leader

Travis Anderson to pursue a job in the private sector

DATE: Jul 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear spotted near Parque de Vida

Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns that fires and drought are pushing wildlife to urban areas

DATE: Jul 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunter Lawrence overtakes brother for overall points lead after Fourth of July win

Races at RedBud once again led to a battle between brothers

DATE: Jul 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Montezuma County bison rancher to provide meat to Cortez food pantries

Nonprofit will purchase herd to donate meat to food assistance programs

DATE: Jul 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fireworks light up night sky at Cortez’s Fourth of July celebration

Thousands of attendees flocked to Parque de Vida for pyrotechnics and live music

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

The event is open to all parents and guardians, even without a child in special education

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration

More than 70 old cars and modern models gleamed in the sun for the 250th celebration of the United States at Parque de Vida

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

‘We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of July,’ mayor said

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man. 26001165 2:53 p.m.: An officer responded to Cit...

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says