Bailey Duran
Position: Special to The Journal

A Cortez view: U.S. and South Korean militaries join in parade

Parade marks the celebration of South Korea’s 76th military anniversary

Rayah Chowen set to attend inpatient treatment in South Carolina

Chowen was arrested in May during theft investigation

Piñon Project to host vaccine clinic in October on Main Street

Clinic is being held in conjunction with the Department of Public Health and Environment

Man arrested for threatening dog with firearm in Cortez

Julio Reyes-Monge allegedly fired his gun to scare the dog

Cortez Superintendent Burris gets continuance in mandated reporting case

Lawyer says active ‘negotiations’ taking place

Kaylee Sanders sentenced to maximum 55 years after murdering brother and another man

Sanders shot both men in the head, according to reports

Southwest Open School introduces new food program

The program is in its pilot year and has seen positive results

DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting

Man was fatally shot after approaching the officers with a rifle

High School Youth Leadership Council helps develop future leaders in Montezuma County

Weekly program was created for local high school students

Montezuma-Cortez schools alert parents to online hoax that disrupted education

Hoaxes surge after Georgia school shooting

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and staff

Chuseok: A Cortez writer’s experience in Seoul during Korean Thanksgiving Day

’s Bailey Duran learns about harvest festival, which centers around family and food