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

Montezuma Rising returns for two-day music and art festival

Fenceline Cider will host festival on May 24 and 25

Cortez Middle School earns prestigious music award for fifth time

School is only one of 87 to receive the award in 2025

Mancos School District names Audrey Hazleton as new superintendent

Hazelton is working as a principal in Singapore

Last day to apply for Fozzie’s Farm apprenticeship

Apprentices will learn about tenets of agriculture in a hands-on role

Two Dolores seniors awarded Rodney Ems Golf Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to ‘exceptional’ student athletes

Cooper Webb rides to third Supercross championship title

Chase Sexton won the race, but lost the title by two points

Mancos Early Learning Center earns prestigious accreditation

This accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning

Montezuma-Cortez chamber choir and jazz band earn special distinctions at competition

Groups traveled to Salt Lake City for Music in the Parks

Nordfest Returns to Mancos Brewing for third annual cancer support fundraiser

Proceeds go to organizations fighting cancer

Investigation finds no foul play in Gustavo’s fire

The fire ignited in April

Accountability Committee discusses parent survey results, coach pay at Cortez schools

DAC adds an extra meeting to their schedule for the school year

Dolores Theater Troupe to bring ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to life this weekend

The play will weave together humor, romance and mischief