Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Former Deputy DA Jeremy Reed hopes to become 22nd Judicial District’s new DA

Reed was dismissed from the DA’s office on Nov. 2 after informing DA Christian Hatfield of his intention to run

John Muir sentenced to six years in prison in Montezuma County drug case

Muir has been found in possession of fentanyl

Multiple organizations raise awareness for Dolores River National Monument Campaign

Groups are taking a road trip to raise visibility for national monument campaigns

Dolores school board discusses next steps of school building plan and ‘disheartening’ attendance

$11.2 million bond was passed during Nov. 7 election

Powerhouse to host informational meeting for youth programs

Destination Imagination, teaches STEAM concepts

Eight Montezuma-Cortez students recognized for excellence

Six receive exceptional scores on advanced placement; two earn National Merit status

Fozzie’s Farm to host Spanish-speaking Sowing and S’mores event

Nov. 17 event will start with planting trees and end with a bonfire and food

Cortez Public Arts Advisory Board hopes to build coalition of creatives

Group would help increase artistic opportunities

Panther Chefs cater business events while learning culinary skills

Chefs learn hands-on what it takes to be a successful chef while in high school

Montezuma-Cortez to present spoof play of wizardry ‘Puffs’

Play follows the ‘underdog house’ in the wizarding world, Hufflepuff House

Fall Young Entrepreneur Showcase will allow youths in the community spotlight their small business

The event will take place at the Chamber of Commerce on Small Business Saturday

Towns in Southwest Colorado plan Veterans Day celebrations

Cortez will host a parade, and Dolores and Mancos will provide music and pancake events