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

Dolores school board discusses growing issue of attendance

The district saw multiple students missing more than 20 days of school last school year

Update: Cortez police ID man arrested in Friday’s shooting

Police department is interviewing people in connection with multiple gunshots in the area

Dolores teacher uses passion for music to inspire students, pursue a career

Bentley Monk is a music teacher and one-man band

PCC campus outside Mancos will collect data during solar eclipse

Campus in Southwest Colorado is in the path of the eclipse

Update: One person jailed, others are suspected in Cortez shooting

One suspect has been apprehended in the case; official statement to come Monday

Cortez Community Support Grant application nears deadline

The grant provides funds for local organizations that provide valuable services to the community

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host star party Friday night

The star party is free and open to stargazing

Dolores school board votes to move forward with bond proposal for November election

The bond committee is lending its support to the school board to campaign for the bond

DAC survey shows parents satisfied with schools overall, giving noted areas of improvement

Over 320 parents participated in the survey, which was sent out in April

Dolores posts mixed marks on test scores, plans to improve

The district saw improvements in math but setbacks in English

Prescribed fires planned for West Dolores Rim near Dove Creek

The burn area is located 7 miles east of Dove Creek

12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19

The fashion show, hosted by Love on a Hanger, benefits local Cancer Resource Alliance