Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Protect the Dolores Coalition responds to Senate committee hearing

Coalition works to conserve land surrounding the Dolores River

Jonathan Berry arrested in possession of a weapon after pleading guilty to felony gun charge

He was arrested June 29 after being found in possession of a handgun

Cortez local Rayanne McClure shoots for the stars while also going to nursing school

She is studying to be a flight medic while also shooting competitively

Mancos downtown to come alive for Grand Summer Nights throughout July

The event will take place July 8, 15 and 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stage 1 fire restrictions to begin Monday in Southwest Colorado

BLM restrictions will go into effect for all lands managed by the Tres Rios Field Office

Mancos students attend drone camp, complete 100 career certifications in first year of program

Mancos’ pathway program will add health care and entrepreneurship for the 2023-2024 school year

Mancos school district passes impact fee for new residences for the first time since 2006

Its impact fee was the lowest in the surrounding areas

GOCO and Keep It Colorado award $45K grant to protect over 3,000 acres in Dolores County

The Ivins Ranch will be preserved because of GOCO’s efforts

1,142 Universal Preschool Colorado providers awarded combined total of $15.3 million

All preschools participating in the program may apply

Dolores Summerfest returns Saturday, July 15 with music, car show and family fun

Leashed dogs also are welcome to be part of the fun

Search teams led by family continue searching for Ian O’Brien

O’Brien is not the first hiker to disappear in the area

Montezuma-Cortez board discusses football practice field and adding athletic trainer

Board also makes plans for a back-to-school keynote speaker