Author - The Journal
Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Sheriff’s blotter

Friday, Nov. 14 3:15 p.m.: A deputy stopped a vehicle on Colorado Highway 145 and County Road R near Dolores for weaving and an inoperable driver-side rear tail/brake light. The man was cite...

Police blotter

Tuesday, Nov. 18 10:29 a.m. An officer responded to Ziggi’s Coffee, 1204 E. Main St., for a disturbance in the parking lot. A man who had been previously banned from the property was arreste...

Montelores Futures Fair in Cortez to connect students with careers and colleges

More than 60 partners are expected to be present to meet with students

Canyons of the Ancients Luminaria event canceled for 2025

Event previously was scheduled for Dec. 5

Dolores FFA to open Christmas tree lot Dec. 1

Proceeds will support students’ spring Career Development Events

Montezuma-Cortez schools officially welcome Superintendent Eddie Ramirez

Ramirez was unanimously approved by the school board in October

Police blotter

Thursday, Nov. 13 2:16 a.m. An officer responded to East Second Street and South Washington Street for a vehicle that nearly struck a parked car. The woman driver was arrested on suspicion o...

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

Deco Dessert: A sweet destination in Mancos

Deco Dessert has been serving sweets to Mancos for five years

Montezuma-Cortez High presents free reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ tonight

The reading will be held Thursday night

Cortez Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning

Registration is open online, and can also be done on-site

Montezuma-Cortez board hears from teacher, ratifies CDE administrative unit

Teacher’s testimony about English studies moves board members