Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Bar-D Wranglers’ Gary Cook performs following triple bypass surgery in June

Despite missing three weeks, musician didn’t wait long before returning to stage with Durango band Bar D Chuckwagon guitarist and vocalist Gary Cook and his family were preparing to go to di...

Update: Suckla’s slim lead in District 58 could trigger recount

Unofficial results show Suckla came back from a 32-vote deficit to lead by three votes

Cycling association and Rico Trails Alliance to host trail work and camping trip

Participants will work on the Salt and Ryman trails near Rico

Update: Teenager arrested after gunshots halt fireworks in Cortez

‘Multiple shots were fired into the air,’ police say

Six-week summer challenge aims to inspire people to prioritize health and fitness

Challenge was created by Mountain Range Fitness nutrition coach Erin Kuhlman

Colorado Universal Preschool adds languages to online registration

The additional languages will help advance accessibility to education

City of Cortez searching for full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator

The position will exist for two years and was created from a grant The city of Cortez is seeking a full-time, temporary affordable housing coordinator to take on the position for two years a...

Montezuma Water breaks ground for water treatment plant expansion

The expansion of the plant will allow Montezuma Water to plan for future growth In mid-June, Montezuma Water Co. broke ground for its water treatment plant extension on its property on Road ...

Chase Sexton surprises Jett Lawrence with win at The Wick in Round 5 of Motocross

Hunter Lawrence’s podium spot allowed him to maintain his lead in the standings

County urges citizens to sign up for emergency alert system

The county is hoping more residents will sign up for the emergency alert system Montezuma County officials urge residents to sign up for the county’s emergency alert system, as well as provi...

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

Crash occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

Update: Candlelight vigil planned for Dolores student killed in crash

The vigil will honor Jesse “JD” Minor, who died on Tuesday