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

Montezuma-Cortez graduates celebrate memories, begin new journey

Valedictorian encourages his fellow classmates to always be a friend to others

Cortez Outdoor Municipal Pool will open by June 10

Structure failures cause challenges for indoor and outdoor pools

Cortez announces Beautification Mini Grant

The grant was created to help local businesses with exterior improvements

20 students graduate from Southwest Open School

Students were encouraged to let the small moments count

Accountability committee reiterates complaints about Montezuma-Cortez district

55% of responding parents express frustrations with communication

Dolores school district learns it is third on the list for BEST grant

This is the district’s second year applying for the grant

Mancos hires new principal James Hughes

Hughes will bring his talents and experience to Mancos in July

Dolores River Fest to usher in summer with a day of music and food

Organizers are seeking paid staff and volunteers to help put on the festival

Mancos school board discusses legislation, year-end events

District celebrates new $40,000 starting salary for teachers

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo to light up the Montezuma County Fairgrounds

The rodeo will once again promise exciting events for the whole family

Annual BurroFest to take place June 15 in Mancos

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better

Three recipients of Arts in Society program from Southwest Colorado

Over $661,000 was granted to 27 artists across Colorado in 2024