Author - The Journal

Author - The Journal

Bailey Duran

Position: Special to The Journal

Email: bduran@the-journal.com

Police blotter

Wednesday, July 29 2:40 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., for a welfare check on a man lying outside. The man was arrested on a warrant. 26001465 4:2...

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Montezuma-Cortez School District will ‘edit’ biblical content in new elementary reading curriculum

Superintendent says commitment is to Colorado Academic Standards and setting students up for success

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Makerspace opens $5,000 maker challenge for creatives in Four Corners region

There are three divisions available for entry

DATE: Aug 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Sunday, July 5 8:06 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 22 for a report of property damage. A woman reported a cracked windshield on her vehicle after observing a man walking n...

DATE: Aug 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez Parks and Recreation announces new annual Summer Send-Off celebration

Event will take place on same night as Cortez Balloon Rendezvous Glow

DATE: Aug 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos schools prepare for new year with staff training, welcome events and new principal

Secondary school begins Aug. 12, elementary and preschool start on Aug. 17

DATE: Aug 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Hospice of Montezuma nurse earns associate degree, advances to registered nurse role

Cait Fish worked full time in farming and ranching before nursing

DATE: Aug 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Valley Summer Brewfest set for Aug. 15; event to benefit local nonprofits

The fest will include music, food and drinks

DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado State Board of Education seeks parent input on school choices through survey

CDE says survey will help determine how best to use state funding, resources and more

DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show at the end of August

A special raffle will also be held

DATE: Aug 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Montezuma-Cortez district addresses HVAC system issues at three elementary schools

The district shared contingency plans to combat the warm temperatures

DATE: Aug 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Autopsy results released for both drivers of Tuesday crash near Dolores

Truck driver was experiencing a ‘cardiac incident,’ both victims were U.S. Army veterans

DATE: Aug 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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