Erika Alvero
Position: Special to The Journal
Phone Number: (970), 564-6029

Montezuma County grad rates exceed state average

Graduation rates on the rise, according to Colorado Department of Education

Mancos schools expand reduced lunch applications because of shutdown

Families of federal employees may qualify for lunch program

Montezuma-Cortez schools getting communication system upgrades

Board also OKs Battle Rock charter, acknowledges FFA concerns

Mancos nonprofits receive thousands from El Pomar

Medicine Horse, Mancos Conservation District, BOCES receive total of $58,000

Gallery Night at Kiva Montessori

Charter school holding classes at Crow Canyon

Charter reauthorization, SAFER grant set for school board meeting

ALSO: Student achievement data, board goals, state legislative conference

Pottery, photography, painting on tap at Painted Turtle

For artistic folks around town, the Painted Turtle Studio and Gallery at 100 W. Grand Ave. has multiple classes and events coming up. Stephanie Guttenplan will teach a basic digit...

Archery joining Dolores schools’ PE curriculum

School board approves necessary funding

Dolores school board approves preschool tuition increase

Archery coming to gym classes, superintendent search committee debate

Cowbelles raise quilt along Main Street

Quilt to be raffled off at Livestock Association meeting in February

Cortez students taking part in Colorado All-State Band

Trio head will go to Greeley after undergoing competitive auditions

Mancos teen raises over $1,700 for horse therapy

Funds will go toward affordable hay supply for therapy horses