Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Cortez Community Support Grant application nears deadline

The grant provides funds for local organizations that provide valuable services to the community

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host star party Friday night

The star party is free and open to stargazing

Dolores school board votes to move forward with bond proposal for November election

The bond committee is lending its support to the school board to campaign for the bond

DAC survey shows parents satisfied with schools overall, giving noted areas of improvement

Over 320 parents participated in the survey, which was sent out in April

Dolores posts mixed marks on test scores, plans to improve

The district saw improvements in math but setbacks in English

Prescribed fires planned for West Dolores Rim near Dove Creek

The burn area is located 7 miles east of Dove Creek

12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19

The fashion show, hosted by Love on a Hanger, benefits local Cancer Resource Alliance

Montezuma-Cortez schools celebrate improvement in performance

State removes Mesa Elementary from accountability clock after 5 years

Missing Cortez man found on Sunday evening

He went missing on Saturday after going for a ride on his four-wheeler

Colorado universal preschool program sued by schools and organizations

The program has faced multiple bumps after the start of classes

Ban on open fires and use of fireworks suspended in Montezuma County

Recent moisture in the area has significantly lowered wildfire risk

PCC to offer tuition-free security and drone certifications this fall

A grant from La Plata County and Colorado OEDIT helped make the free certifications possible