Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Jett Lawrence wins both races at Round 4 of Motocross despite injury

Chase Sexton crashed while in the lead for the second race

Southwest Open School board approves retention bonuses for staff

The bonuses will thank returning staff for their efforts and work at SWOS

Discussions on Dolores National Monument continue with majority support

Sen. Michael Bennet hosts June 9 event about the proposed monument

Southwest Open School launches makerspace for entrepreneurial students

Students are going to be able to utilize the space this summer

Woman arrested in Cortez after allegedly stabbing her father at his home

Woman banned from father’s home tried to climb in window

Collaborative to help showcase educational work in Southwest Colorado

The collaborative provides educational opportunities through their summer institutes and other initiatives On Wednesday, the Southwest Education Collaborative will be part of an event with t...

Colorado guarantees free access to period products for middle and high school students

Colorado is the 20th state to provide free period products Gov. Jared Polis on June 5 signed House Bill 1164, which will require Colorado schools to provide free period products to female mi...

Lawrence brothers take turns winning the 450 at motocross race in Colorado

Hunter Lawrence is proving that he is a force to be reckoned with despite slow start in 450 class At Sunday’s AMA pro motocross race at Thunder Valley in Lakewood the Lawrence brothers took ...

Seoul street food: A Cortez journalist provides the scoop

South Korean city is known for its rich, varied cuisine

Mancos kicks off summer with the start of Mancos Summer Hub

The hub was created last year as a safe place for children to spend their summer

Ian MacLaren sworn in as judge in Dolores County’s 22nd Judicial District

MacLaren also serves as the Montezuma County attorney

Shoulder closure due to storm drainage work

The road north of Mesa Elementary will be closed