Update: Woman given 96 hours to move her illegally parked RV arrested RV has been parked illegally in Cortez for months behind the social services building February 17, 2024
Amy Huckins steps down from City Council position Council to appoint new member to fill vacancy until next year’s elections April 30, 2021
City closes in on new city manager hire Cortez City Manager John Dougherty, shown in 2019, announced his resignation in January.The Journal file City Manager John Dougherty announced… April 7, 2021
City votes to reopen council meetings to the public and health screening at entrance will be required March 13, 2021
Former Cortez finance director sentenced to 30 days in jail apologizes to city of Cortez employees, residents October 23, 2020
Cortez proposes increasing dispatch usage fees for agencies officials raise concerns about cost to residents October 13, 2020
Marijuana dispensary approved by Cortez City Council lawsuit, second hearing, NuVue Pharma can set up shop in Cortez July 17, 2020
Historical inventory recalls Cortez’s past office, McPhee transplants highlighted in latest edition July 1, 2020
Cortez plans to step up reopening of facilities reopenings of recreational facilities, services continue June 27, 2020
Montezuma County awarded $2.2 million from CARES Act officials seeking clarification on use June 27, 2020
Tri-Chambers mobilize for Montezuma County businesses ‘Love Local Montezuma’ campaign kicks off June 16, 2020
Cortez cancels Fourth of July fireworks event is ‘another victim of COVID-19,’ city manager says June 12, 2020
Cortez Rec Center reopens Monday with some restrictions parts of facility will remain closed June 5, 2020
Cortez council approves water lease 1,000 acre-feet of unused water will go toward local agriculture June 4, 2020
Cortez announces new police chief, library director Knuckles and Alicia Gomori-Lusker join city workforce May 20, 2020
Cortez announces layoffs, limited recreational opportunities Outdoor pool will close, and tennis courts will reopen; some staff laid off May 15, 2020
Colorado officials deny Montezuma County’s request to reopen businesses of virus – especially from New Mexico – is deemed too high May 14, 2020
Cortez reopens some facilities, including golf course course, library, Service Center, City Hall will be back in operation May 1, 2020
Cortez swears in new councilors, bids farewell to outgoing members voted as new mayor; Medina is mayor pro-tem April 30, 2020
Voters elect four new candidates to Cortez City Council Election has high turnout despite coronavirus and social distancing April 8, 2020
Cortez declares state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic Also: Pot shop hearing canceled; election proceeding as usual March 20, 2020
