Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

277 graduate from Pueblo Community College Southwest

Students graduated with an array of degrees and certifications

Nordfest to raise money for local cancer support organizations on June 22

Nordfest started as a way to help a community member in need last year

Dolores school board approves salary increase; superintendent to resign

Salaries will edge past $40,000 for teachers

Despite rumors, Denkai Animal Sanctuary director says they are still open

Denkai has lost $20,000 of monthly revenue the past few months

Southwest Memorial Hospital gears up for National Hospital Week

Events are being organized to celebrate health care workers

Former Montezuma-Cortez baseball coaches share shock after losing jobs

District says firings were necessary because of allegations

Mancos Creative District awards 81328 Creates Scholarship to Mandi Peacock

The artsy senior plans to major in animal sciences

Fenceline Cider Taproom to host Montezuma Rising, a celebration of community

The event is being organized by Durango Desert Child Music band member Zachary Carr

Southwest Memorial honors veteran nurse with OR dedication

Lil Bostrom has been a nurse in the community for 48 years

Cortez raises starting pay and offers incentives to attract part-time and seasonal staff

Incentives are based on hours worked, referrals and more

Eli Tomac renews contract for Motocross; places 10th in Denver

Tomac extended his agreement with Star Racing Yamaha for the 2024 Motocross season

Meet-and-greet for Cortez library director candidates is May 9

National search for a director produces three candidates