Ian MacLaren
Position: Special to The Journal

Grapplers have high hopes

Entering the 2013-14 season, the Montezuma-Cortez High School wrestling team has a new head coach and some new wrestlers. Do not expect much change for one of M-CHS’s most success...

Panthers lose opener, doomed by fast-break defense

The final score was ugly, and the turnovers were numerous, but the Montezuma-Cortez High School Panthers girls basketball showed signs of progress. Opening the season at home agai...

Athlete of the week: Amanda Haukeness

Swimmer excels in class and pool

Officials get title game

More often than not, football officials make headlines for what they did wrong. A missed call here, an inadvertent whistle there and before long, a picture of a zebra-clad crew appears in th...

Bears wrestling looking to freshmen to lead team

According to Dolores High School wrestling coach Leo Garand, this season will be a rebuilding one for the Bears. With plenty of talent on the team's 12-man roster however, this ye...

Bluebird wrestling back in action

Former two-time state champion excited to build young program

Bulldogs looking strong

Senior-laden girls team aims for state tournament berth

Four M-CHS athletes selected to all-conference teams

Following highly successful seasons in the fall, four Montezuma-Cortez High School athletes have been named to the all-conference team in their respective sports. The four athletes join six ...

Turkey Trot provides unique Thanksgiving Day experience

Hoping to burn a few calories, tire out some pets and contribute to a good cause, a large group of locals arrived at Parque de Vida on Nov. 28 to participate in the 10th annual Turkey Trot. ...

Community eating

Fifteenth annual community dinner serves members of the local community

Cortez Middle School fall sports recap

‘B’ football team wins San Juan League championship

New-look Panthers looking to improve

First-year coach John McHenry brings intensity, high-energy style