Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Empire Electric 2024 summer youth programs deadline Dec. 15

The programs send students to programs in Washington, D.C., and Steamboat Springs

Cortez student nominated to Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Alexis Martinez was nominated for her academics and plans to enter the medical field

Mancos school district hosts Wild Fridays to help get students and families outside

Participants can use free gear for a variety of activities

Dolores County school board discusses District E opening and Rico redistricting

Board of Education says elementary school construction is on schedule

Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen offer scholarship opportunity

Scholarship goes toward an education or trade pertaining to Horsemen’s mission

33rd Community Christmas Dinner to take place at Montezuma County Annex

Organizers seek donations and volunteers

Cortez theater students to attend ThesCon in Denver

Thirty high school students will compete at conference

City of Cortez provides more information on updates to land use code

The city has been working with members of the community for input

Sgt. Michael Moran remembered as ‘hero, dad, son and friend’ at Cortez service

Moran was shot and killed in the line of duty last Wednesday

Mancos teacher is a finalist as Colorado Teacher of the Year

Ivy Dalley teaches sixth grade English and social studies and was in the top seven for the award

Navajo Highways puppet show to take place Dec. 6 at MCHS

The show was created by Time Magazine’s 2021 Guardian of the Year Pete Sands

State decides Montezuma-Cortez schools will not be permitted to leave BOCES

District had applied to leave BOCES and become their own AU earlier this year