Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

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

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