Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

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

Suspect arrested night of shooting near Empire Street receives preliminary hearing date

There have been no other known arrests of the other suspects

Dolores Harvest Festival promises activities for the whole family

Event offers car show, music, hay rides and a beer tent. It’s all on Oct. 7.

Southwest Memorial Hospital plans meet-and-greet with new CEO

Joe Theine became the new CEO after David Faulkner resigned earlier this year

Dolores school bond committee announces education events and school tours

The committee hopes to educate the community and answer questions about the upcoming bond

Mancos teacher is a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year

Dalley teaches sixth grade English and social studies

Southwest Open School shows strong academic improvement, emphasizes student culture

Director Casey Simpson said they are now a school of choice rather than a last-chance school

Cortez principals report on school performance, discuss goals for achievement

Board also discusses upcoming school crisis training

Mancos school board meeting shows emphasis in parent involvement in district

The district will host two parent nights in September and beginning of October

Cortez Police provides update on shooting investigation, answers questions

There are four other suspects in the case, chief says

Dolores school board discusses growing issue of attendance

The district saw multiple students missing more than 20 days of school last school year