Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Cortez approves leasing city’s fiber optic system to Montrose, Denver companies

The decision comes after over 25 years of work and planning

City Council unanimously approves plan to update land use codes

A committee of community members helped select the entity to rewrite the codes

Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County

Presentation informs residents on how to be prepared for emergencies

Million Dollar Highway named to list of most dangerous roads in the U.S.

It is ranked No. 2 by FindMyPlate; Florida takes top spot

Staff shortage leads to neglect of trash cans in Cortez city parks

City blames staff shortages, time spend removing snow

Cortez school board hosts moderated meeting, hears from Kemper students

The meeting was moderated to inform the community on why the board operates the way that it does

Dolores school board discusses BOCES, provides update on Phase 1 of building project

The school hopes to begin building during the summer 2024

Displays at Mancos and Cortez libraries celebrate Black History Month

The displays include multiple resources on Black history in America

2023 Stockman and Cowbelle of the Year named at annual banquet

Jimmy Johnson and Debra Miller are the 2023 Stockman and Cowbelle of the Year

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society seeks funds to spay and neuter colony of feral cats

A colony of cats in Dove Creek produces ill kittens

Pueblo Community College welcomes Lisa Snyder as new executive dean

Snyder has worked in education for over 20 years

Colorado teachers union backs LGBTQ+ inclusion in public schools

CEA initiative comes after report says 85% of educators are not ‘out’ at school