Cortez – The Journal

New Southwest Open School classroom building gets final approval for students to move in

School has been waiting for final inspection approval since September

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Delsin Freeman gets confirmed counsel and a date for preliminary hearing

The court was searching for counsel for Freeman at his January hearing

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Montezuma-Cortez school district sends out school safety letter after January incident

Kemper Elementary was put in secure status on Jan. 31

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Local Warrior Narratives podcast tells the stories of military veterans

KSJD’s Erik Quiroz, an Army veteran, started the podcast in 2023

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

The 2024 Police Citizens Academy to kick off March 5

The annual academy will take place over the course of six weeks

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

More snowfall predicted throughout the week in Southwest Colorado

Atmospheric rivers continue to help snowpack, despite dry start to the winter

DATE: Feb 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pueblo Community College and Habitat for Humanity nearly finish first home

PCC and Habitat for Humanity partner to build a home

DATE: Feb 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association to hold annual meeting and banquet on Feb. 10

The association is celebrating its 75th anniversary

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Beech Street Preschool closed for classes Monday

The cancellation notice was sent out by the district at 8 a.m.

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

High schools in Montezuma County to donate game proceeds to Pawlicki family

Organizers ask that fans wear purple to honor the late Trenton Pawlicki

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez school district audit to analyze money systems for extracurricular activities

The audit was run to see which policies and procedures require updating

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Piñon Project hosts Teen Nights every Tuesday and Thursday

Teen Nights include games, field trips and more

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community