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Montezuma County families can immerse themselves in science at Little Shop of Physics

Montezuma County families can immerse themselves in science at Little Shop of Physics

The whole family is invited to a night of science March 14 at Montezuma-Cortez High School; RE-1 Native American Services…

Mountain Middle School students blast off with rockets

Mountain Middle School students blast off with rockets

Eighth graders launch 2-liter bottles during presentation

Farmers are ‘aging out’ of the industry. Will students step up?

Farmers are ‘aging out’ of the industry. Will students step up?

The number of farmers in San Juan dropped by more than 50% from 2012 to 2022, according to USDA reports

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative’s Futures Fair to host four local schools

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative’s Futures Fair to host four local schools

Students will get to connect and network with businesses, colleges, nonprofits and more

Enrollment is beginning for Colorado’s universal preschool

Enrollment is beginning for Colorado’s universal preschool

Colorado’s new universal preschool program faces multiple lawsuits regarding religion, funding, disabilities and more (Journal file photo)du1-i-syn Registration will soon…

February 29, 2024

Mancos school board hears from DAC and students at Monday night board meeting

Mancos school board hears from DAC and students at Monday night board meeting

Three Mancos students represent the district in the city government

February 29, 2024

Montezuma-Cortez school board addresses BOCES appeal at monthly meeting

Montezuma-Cortez school board addresses BOCES appeal at monthly meeting

Board will learn of BOCES decision in late March

February 27, 2024

N.M. officials are testing high schools’ wastewater for drugs

N.M. officials are testing high schools’ wastewater for drugs

Officials, however, lack clear plan for the results

February 21, 2024

Meet the Afghanistan rescue dog that found a home in San Juan County

Meet the Afghanistan rescue dog that found a home in San Juan County

Nowzad finds her a forever home leaving a war-torn territory

February 20, 2024

Southwest Open School discusses attendance at monthly board meeting

Southwest Open School discusses attendance at monthly board meeting

The school was also awarded a grant for academic intervention

February 17, 2024

Montezuma-Cortez theater program to host Utah Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Hamlet’

Montezuma-Cortez theater program to host Utah Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Hamlet’

Tickets are available for the Feb. 22 performance

February 15, 2024

Dolores school board discusses attendance and hears from debate society

Dolores school board discusses attendance and hears from debate society

Attendance has drastically improved over the last few months

February 15, 2024

Former Mancos band teacher Janey Silver inducted into CHSAA Hall of Fame

Former Mancos band teacher Janey Silver inducted into CHSAA Hall of Fame

Silver led the Mancos band to three state championships during her tenure

February 15, 2024

‘He already had a purple heart’: Kirtland Central retires jersey to honor alumnus killed in Iraq tour

‘He already had a purple heart’: Kirtland Central retires jersey to honor alumnus killed in Iraq tour

Legacy of dedication left behind with school and teammates

February 10, 2024

Piedra Vista High School now restricts restroom access

Piedra Vista High School now restricts restroom access

Panther Pass requires students to limit their restroom privileges to 20 times a quarter

February 10, 2024

The reality of increased and unreported child abuse during school breaks

The reality of increased and unreported child abuse during school breaks

62 cases remain open from 2022; new cases for 2023 and 2024 pile up

February 9, 2024

New Southwest Open School classroom building gets final approval for students to move in

New Southwest Open School classroom building gets final approval for students to move in

School has been waiting for final inspection approval since September

February 8, 2024

Montezuma-Cortez school district sends out school safety letter after January incident

Montezuma-Cortez school district sends out school safety letter after January incident

Kemper Elementary was put in secure status on Jan. 31

February 8, 2024

The 2024 Police Citizens Academy to kick off March 5

The 2024 Police Citizens Academy to kick off March 5

The annual academy will take place over the course of six weeks

February 7, 2024

Pueblo Community College and Habitat for Humanity nearly finish first home

Pueblo Community College and Habitat for Humanity nearly finish first home

PCC and Habitat for Humanity partner to build a home

February 6, 2024

Save the Children brings star power in surprise visit to San Juan County

Save the Children brings star power in surprise visit to San Juan County

Jennifer Garner and Mark Kennedy Shriver make appearances in Bloomfield

February 2, 2024

High schools in Montezuma County to donate game proceeds to Pawlicki family

High schools in Montezuma County to donate game proceeds to Pawlicki family

Organizers ask that fans wear purple to honor the late Trenton Pawlicki

February 2, 2024

Montezuma-Cortez school district audit to analyze money systems for extracurricular activities

Montezuma-Cortez school district audit to analyze money systems for extracurricular activities

The audit was run to see which policies and procedures require updating

February 2, 2024

Piñon Project hosts Teen Nights every Tuesday and Thursday

Piñon Project hosts Teen Nights every Tuesday and Thursday

Teen Nights include games, field trips and more

February 1, 2024