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

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

The students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Cortez officer delivers Domino's pizza after arresting delivery driver

A Cortez police officer stepped in to complete a Domino’s pizza delivery March 16 after arresting the driver on a warrant for failure to appear on a theft charge. Officer Joseph Yen stopped ...

Mesa Verde Writers open registration for 2026 conference, set to take place in September

Four accomplished authors will make up the faculty

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects Caplan & Earnest proposal in split vote

The board received a presentation from the firm, but the second firm was unable to attend

Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship

The annual scholarship is awarded to multiple students each year

Hunter Lawrence wins third Supercross in four rounds at Birmingham; Tomac is third

Eli Tomac is still ranked second in overall points

Mancos Valley Resources declares tie for 2025 Project of the Year

Mancos Giving Tree and Mancos FoodShare were recognized

All Dolled Up: Cortez-area musicians to honor Dolly Parton’s classics

ZU Gallery hosts tribute night featuring local performers reimagining Parton favorites

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

The project started Monday

Mancos school board reviews principal search and superintendent evaluation

Principal finalists to visit Mancos campus Tuesday

Mancos board approves anti‑speeding system, debates value statement

Residents split on town’s stance toward immigration enforcement

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center plans walk in the park

Theme for Child Abuse Awareness Month event is ‘Let Hope Bloom’