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Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

The events took place across both districts and throughout community

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council candidates answer The Journal’s questions

City Council candidates introduce themselves to voters ahead of two forums scheduled later this week

DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Busy year at Montezuma County Fairgrounds brings 76K visitors

Commissioners hear financial update, coming events

DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend

Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production

DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Council to consider $700,000 in unanticipated funds for city projects

Grants and unused funds would benefit library programs, affordable housing projects and incomplete construction projects

DATE: Mar 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

League of Women Voters to host forum of City Council candidates

The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum for Cortez City Council from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave. Residents will have a chance to meet cand...

DATE: Mar 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Historic 1908 railcar to be restored in Dolores

Galloping Goose to highlight county’s orchard past

DATE: Mar 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County officials urge early planning for wildfires

County leaders say conditions may bring early fire ban

DATE: Mar 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver smashes through Florida Road roundabout, damaging cyclist sculptures

No injuries reported; police suspect impairment

DATE: Mar 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos School District invites families to Family Connection Night

Dinner and child care will be provided

DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Mancos school district requests stakeholder input in hiring of secondary school principal

James Hughes resigned from his position as principal

DATE: Mar 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education