Cortez Municipal government

Cortez council approves plan for court building

An artist’s rendering of the new county courthouse building.Courtesy illustration The building would house four courtrooms for both district and…

April 13, 2016

Local News

Cortez parks department wants public input

Staffers are updating parks master plan

April 1, 2016

Local News

Cortez council balks at hospital’s metal building

Mayor: ‘Fifty years of ugly is a long time’

March 23, 2016

Local News

Six council candidates talk issues during forum

Mayor Karen Sheek, 69, and mayor pro-tem Ty Keel, 45, face competition from four challengers: attorney Jill Carlson, 34; journalist…

March 16, 2016

Business

More trees planned for Main Street

The city will be lining Main Street from Washington to Elm street with new trees mostly in planters. The Parks…

March 6, 2016

Business

Developer offers to buy city land

Landlord proposes entrepreneur space

February 29, 2016

Local News

Cortez City Council approves Internet project

Council signs understanding with Montezuma Inspire Coalition

February 25, 2016

Local News

City’s outdoor dining law approved

Businesses just off Main could get a head start

February 22, 2016

Local News

Cortez council candidates take tough questions on state of city

The Journal sent all the candidates a list of 15 questions. These five highlight the candidates goals and their views…

February 8, 2016

Local News

Cortez police likely to face lawsuit in Make My Day case

In a 1,154-word letter dated Jan. 12, attorney Kathyrn Stimson notified city attorney Mike Green that a Cortez family was…

January 27, 2016

Local News

Cortez man’s court fight over privacy fence delayed

Joe James points at one of his no-trespassing signs. He says that a city employee who cited him for a…

January 11, 2016

Local News

City to consider downtown outdoor dining, drinking

The balcony at KSJD’s Sunshine Theatre is a popular place to view a show.Jim Mimiaga/Cortez Journal According to the proposed…

January 9, 2016

For the record

Police blotter

11:11 a.m. A pedestrian was arrested on an outstanding warrant near the Best Western Turquoise Inn. 12:52 p.m. A man…

January 4, 2016

Business

City approves land-for-jobs contract with Osprey

offers company land for HQ in exchange for 45 new jobs

December 15, 2015

Local News

Karen Sheek: Cortez City Council candidate

Sheek Age: 69 Occupation:Co-owner, Seas’nings Catering / Retired Educator 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three…

December 1, 2015

Local News

Ty Keel: Cortez City Council candidate

Keel Age: 45 Occupation: Educator/Current Mayor Pro-Tem Cortez 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action…

December 1, 2015

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Jill Carlson: Cortez City Council candidate

Carlson Age: 34 Occupation: Attorney Party Affiliation: Unaffiliated 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action…

December 1, 2015

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Monica Plewe: Cortez City Council candidate

Plewe Age: 42 Occupation: Full-time mom of five 1. How do you define freedom of information, and what three action…

December 1, 2015

Local News

City set to pass $30.7M budget at meeting

City Hall is largest of new projects

November 30, 2015

Local News

City gets glimpse of U.S. 160 plan

offers options for Main Street

November 30, 2015

Local News

American Lands Council faces investigation over lobby laws

Colorado puts American Lands Council on ‘notice’ for missteps

November 5, 2015

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City plans to add pickleball courts

Centennial Park getting $325,000 renovation

October 29, 2015

Local News

Delay upsets Paradise Village residents

officials vow to improve communication about progress

October 26, 2015

Local News

Paradise Village behind schedule

Repaving likely coming in spring

October 12, 2015