Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Montezuma-Cortez school board to host a ‘meet the candidates’ night on Oct. 9

Four seats will be filled during November election

Mancos school board to host candidate forum on Monday

Members of the community are invited to attend to learn more about the candidates

Mancos school district discusses academics, emphasizes project-based learning

The school has innovation status, allowing students to take exams that produce faster results than CMAS

Gov. Jared Polis visits Ute Mountain Ute charter school

The school is the first public, Native American charter school to be located on a reservation in Colorado

PCC President Patricia Erjavec announces her retirement in 2024

Erjavec brought lasting contributions to the school during 14-year tenure

Cortez Airport to host Fall Fly-in during solar eclipse on Oct. 14

Attendees will also get to experience a plane and car show and food trucks among other activities

Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground

The fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21

Cortez police stop robbery suspect after chase

Suspect is accused of robbing man at knifepoint in Cortez, stealing car, leading police on chase

Dolores to host school board candidate forum before election

All candidates emphasize their passion for improving education for local students

Dove Creek school board provides updates on elementary school, new school year

The school year has been off to a smooth start, according to the superintendent

Montezuma County launches new emergency alert system for residents

The new alert system, called Everbridge, allows police to alert certain areas of threats or incidents

Pueblo Community College Southwest and Habitat for Humanity form partnership

Construction students at PCC will help Habitat for Humanity build a starter home