Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

Cortez’s Unified Improvement Plans highlight low performance, morale in schools

Board members express confidence as schools work on action plans

Cortez school board hears improvement needed in all schools

Schools face challenges of attendance, performance, staffing

Domestic travel during COVID helps break lodging tax record

Urban flight bumps up revenue to $342,417, up 42% from 2021

Dolores school board meeting highlights student success

Maintenance updates recommended at district schools

Free outdoor gear library in Cortez gets new website

Residents now have increased access to recreation

Former Dolores County health director wins Sure Shot Award

Mary Randolph selected for award for her efforts with vaccinations

The best time and place to see fall foliage in Southwest Colorado

Leaf hunters in Montezuma County still have time before colors peak

Montezuma sheriff and Cortez police receive funds from 2018 marijuana bust

$42,000 checks come from bank account linked to suspects

Five Cortez schools face state accountability clock

Mesa Elementary could meet state action

Dolores school board discusses finances, vacancies

Affordable housing and paid days for staff also discussed

Dolores Harvest Festival and car show headed to Flanders Park

Four bands, vendors, activities for kids planned

Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance hires new executive director

Markleigh Swanson brings experience from Tucson gardens