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

Southwest water seminar to highlight drought, wildfire and headwaters issues

Water district launches sign-ups for March seminar in Ignacio

Dolores Rotary Club to host bingo night in support of Operation Graduation

Operation Graduation provides high school graduates a safe and fun space to celebrate graduation night

Colorado Department of Education opens nominations for 2027 Teacher of the Year

Residents are invited to nominate teachers for the honor

Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers

The bill would update definitions of ‘farm’ and ‘ranch’ in state law

ZU Gallery to host Duets event featuring new musical pairings

Challenge invites musicians to explore creativity through new collaborations

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 12 8:14 p.m.: An officer responded near the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 491 for a reported physical altercation in a vehicle. The driver was found bleeding from the ...

Sheriff’s blotter

Thursday, Jan. 29 11:25 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on North 21st Street, Dolores, for a report of mortgage fraud. A woman reported that an elderly man she assists had been conta...

Cortez school board approves memorial for district student Zamias Lang

Lang, a district student, was shot and killed in Towaoc in 2024

Raven Narratives about ‘luck’ set for Cortez and Durango

Evenings feature audience‑told tales ranging from humorous to heartfelt

Cortez students help turn dumpsters into public art as city unveils truck name

City programs aim to strengthen safety, youth engagement and community pride

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

The alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

Eli Tomac wins Seattle Supercross, moves to second in 450SX standings

Veteran rider sits one point behind Hunter Lawrence after Round 7