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

DAC survey shows overwhelming opposition to elementary reorganization

The reorganization would affect Kemper and Mesa Elementary Schools

Silver Bean Coffee Shop: A family dream rooted in love and remembrance

Remembering their daughter while making memories with loved ones and travelers through coffee

Cortez barber places fifth at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Kyle Polich owns KP’s Barbershop in Cortez

Mancos Cult Movie Federation announces fall 2025 schedule

The classic movies will be shown at the Mancos Opera House

Police blotter

Thursday, Aug. 14 9:12 a.m.: Officers responded to 806 S. Oak St. to remove individuals from a condemned property. Two men were arrested on warrants. 25001624 9:37 a.m.: An officer responde...

Update: Man and woman appear in Cortez court after slaying in park; two others injured

Man reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; another man might not survive

Stoner Mesa Fire incident base highlights efforts of personnel

Teams from all over the country have teamed up to contain the fire

Cortez school board swears in new member; faces public criticism

The district submitted its application to withdraw from BOCES

Ecuadorian students to share their culture at Sunflower Theatre for Tandana Foundation event

College students from Ecuador will be visiting Montezuma County

Southwest Rise to host Suicide Awareness Walk in September

The walk is to raise awareness for mental health

Jett Lawrence clinches 2025 Motocross title; Eli Tomac takes third

Jett Lawrence officially won the title a week ahead of the final round

Dolores building project remains on schedule, board hears concerns about pickup

The foundation is being laid for Dolores’s new high school