Cortez Journal

Trooper Tips: Let there be light

Headlights have improved over the years to help with seeing at night. The introduction of light-emitting diode headlights – better…

August 6, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County commissioners revise, broaden tax plan

Internet-only tax dropped for 1% tax on most products

August 6, 2018

Local News

A Cortez tale: A Rendezvous with the Redneck Cowboy

brings a high-flying tribe and their stories and rituals to Cortez

August 5, 2018

Local News

Hot air balloons fly above Cortez on first day of rally

rain dampens first day, but sky clears on Saturday

August 4, 2018

For the record

Sheriff’s Blotter

du1-i-syn Thursday, July 26 10:30 a.m.: A man was pulled over on County Road 36 in Dolores after allegedly speeding…

August 3, 2018

Local News

Fair festivities continue with livestock shows and Richie Law concert

Law concert brings fair fans to their feet and over a fence

August 3, 2018

Local News

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally floats into town Friday

20 balloons to launch from Parque de Vida

August 2, 2018

Local News

Bull Draw Fire grows to 3,600 acres in Southwest Colorado

spur air quality advisory for Montezuma and Dolores counties

August 1, 2018

Local News

County online sales tax idea unconstitutional, state says

state officials say it would be unconstitutional

August 1, 2018

Local News

Cortez painter brings ‘personal’ art show to Olio in Mancos

Reed’s work showcases rural life

August 1, 2018

Visual Arts

Cortez painter brings ‘personal’ art show to Olio in Mancos

Reed’s work showcases rural life

August 1, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Fair’s fun contests attract a crowd

Chicken chase draws children and a crowd of proud parents

August 1, 2018

Local News

42nd annual Escalante Days party scheduled for Aug. 10-11

Festival features games in the streets, 10-band concert

July 31, 2018

Local News

Mancos multimedia art project takes shape

Grant-funded “We All Belong” project inspires others

July 30, 2018

Local News

Cortez Police Department announces heightened security for City Hall

alarms, security officers added for meetings

July 30, 2018

Local News

Wildfires north of Dolores grow to a total of 2,305 acres

Plateau, West Guard fires started by lightning

July 30, 2018

Local News

Cortez arts committee aims to solve mystery of art

invited to provide information on artists

July 29, 2018

Local News

Rosa Sabido mourns mother’s death in sanctuary at Mancos church

Sanctuary immigrant to hold public memorial service

July 29, 2018

Local News

Study analyzes wild horse herd management

plan for Spring Creek Basin herd opens to public comment

July 29, 2018

Local News

Cortez Police Department announces heightened security for City Hall

adds silent alarms, security officers for meetings

July 29, 2018

Sports

Eli Tomac crashes at Washougal motocross, rallies to win

Kawasaki rider from Cortez runs two fastest laps to catch leaders

July 28, 2018

Education

Kinder Morgan donates money to Cortez Community Garden

Donation will fund new shade structure

July 28, 2018

Local News

Kinder Morgan donates money to Cortez Community Garden

Donation will fund new shade structure

July 28, 2018

Local News

Rosa Sabido mourns mother’s death in sanctuary at Mancos church

Sanctuary immigrant holds public Rosary service

July 27, 2018