Newsletter – Page 3 – The Journal

988 mental health team to host informal gathering in Dolores

Thursday’s sessions seek to build awareness, public-informed care

May 16, 2026

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, April 16 9:27 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Hwy. 491, Pleasant View,…

May 15, 2026

Local News

Southwest Health in Cortez spotlights fiscal report during community picnic

Officials say the hospital remains financially competitive; residents and staff can now read the report online

May 15, 2026

Local News

One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

officials say livestock owners should monitor animals for clinical signs, including mouth blisters

May 14, 2026

Local News

Trial of Cortez man accused in Veterans Park murder set for this fall

Salt enters not guilty plea in Wednesday hearing

May 14, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man found guilty in 2025 menacing case

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of May

May 14, 2026

Local News

Dolores board approves concept plan for Riverside and Third Street apartments

Early-stage proposal garners a second extended public comment

May 14, 2026

Education

MCHS seniors celebrate final week with graduation walks, ceremonies

District to host informational meeting for new online school option

May 13, 2026

Education

Mancos School District wrapping up year with PBL Expo, performances and graduation

class of 2026’s commencement ceremony will be held this weekend

May 13, 2026

Local News

Barking at court: Montezuma County explores addressing prairie dog overpopulation

Wildlife Services possible partnership may address conflicts with critters, including bears and beavers

May 13, 2026

Local News

April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

Snowpack in Dolores Basin remains low as water restrictions set to begin across the region

May 12, 2026

Education

Dolores school board hears updates to new high school building and stormwater mitigation project

board discussed teacher base pay and a potential track and field

May 12, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

A historic walking tour on Main Street in Cortez may include the Wilson building constructed in 1889. (Courtesy photo) CORTEZ…

May 11, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, April 30 5:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Cortez Mobile Home Park, 520…

May 11, 2026

Local News

October trial set for Cortez mother accused of daughter’s death

Leonard’s attorney says expert witness is ‘critical’ to defense

May 11, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

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

Turquoise Raven features mixed media from local artists

May 11, 2026

Sports

Panthers baseball sends off seniors with another league title

M-CHS outscores Centauri, Bayfield by combined 70-3 over final days of regular season

May 11, 2026

Sports

Ken Roczen wins 450SX Supercross title in Salt Lake City

Cortez’s Eli Tomac injured in the heat race

May 11, 2026

Local News

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

will be unavailable for nearby homes for most of the day

May 11, 2026

Local News

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

May 11, 2026

Sports

Dolores pounces on Del Norte to secure playoff position

climb to .500 for first time since last playoff foray in 2019

May 10, 2026

Community

Remembering Richard Morales and Michael Burnison: Two Cortez men killed by drunken drivers

crashes occurred almost exactly three months apart

May 10, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman pleads not guilty in Veterans Park beating case

Attorney says plea agreement discussions remain active

May 9, 2026

Local News

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

a life traversing and writing about the US, Curt Melliger is still enamored with his country

May 9, 2026