Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

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

Update: Cortez police ID man arrested in Friday’s shooting

Police department is interviewing people in connection with multiple gunshots in the area

Dolores teacher uses passion for music to inspire students, pursue a career

Bentley Monk is a music teacher and one-man band

PCC campus outside Mancos will collect data during solar eclipse

Campus in Southwest Colorado is in the path of the eclipse

Update: One person jailed, others are suspected in Cortez shooting

One suspect has been apprehended in the case; official statement to come Monday

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