Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

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

Plea agreement rejected for Cortez teen accused of stabbing mother to death

Shyanne Boyd pleaded guilty for the 2022 murder earlier this year

Mancos school board discusses new school year and school safety

There are concerns involving the impact on preschoolers after a lawsuit against the newly rolled-out universal preschool

Dolores school board continues talks about school bond

Final approval for the bond is expected Aug. 31

First Cortez school board meeting of the year leads to BOCES discussions

Director of ESS Lisa Megal addresses the school board about plans

Dove Creek school board gives update on new elementary school, school reviews

Work is beginning on the foundation for the new school

Five Ute adult learners to graduate from PCC with NCCER credits

The program aims to increase the number of Native American adult learners

Mancos school leadership shares goals and a sneak peek into the new school year

New elementary Principal Seth Levine expresses excitement about new elementary initiatives

New Dolores athletic director and baseball coach shares plan to restart baseball program

Curtis Garver will work on revitalizing the baseball program as coach

Man arrested for possession of fentanyl in May arrested again in Montezuma County

Suspect was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle in Mancos

Dolores School District reports support about potential November bond for new school

More than 65% of survey respondents are in favor of the bond