High schools

Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition

‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor…

April 26, 2026

Empire Electric 2024 summer youth programs deadline Dec. 15

The programs send students to programs in Washington, D.C., and Steamboat Springs

December 13, 2023

Strong early marks set at Pine River Invite

All four area programs establish early season benchmarks

April 2, 2023

Ignacio runs away from Montezuma-Cortez girls

Brunson-fueled second half yields road win

February 20, 2023

Mancos edges past M-CHS in Valentine’s Day shootout

Jays sweep Panthers in tightly contested doubleheader

February 15, 2023

Dove Creek volleyball aims to regain heights

Bulldogs hope to duplicate banner season

August 13, 2022

Emphasis on sportsmanship now extends to online behavior

NFHS says positive and respectful behavior should be the choice every time

August 5, 2022

Bulldogs belt Buckaroos, wrap up regular season

Dove Creek heads into postseason riding high

May 4, 2022

Montezuma-Cortez’s Cruzan wins twice at Bayfield Invitational

Montezuma-Cortez’s Zander Cruzan motors down the innermost lane during the Class 3A boys 100-meter dash on Day 3 of the…

March 25, 2022

Autopsy confirms Durango student died of accidental fentanyl overdose

Southwest Drug Task Force and police department say drug is circulating and poses a threat

February 7, 2022

Seniors to graduate this week in Montezuma County

Cortez and Dolores will have ceremonies Thursday; Mancos seniors will graduate Sunday

May 17, 2021

Mancos schools get high marks

State gives district second-highest score; superintendent credits teachers' attention to kids

March 6, 2017

Local News

Teachers’ excitement builds for new M-CHS

Can the new Montezuma-Cortez High School lead to additional community involvement and greater academic success? “Change is good,” said veteran…

August 11, 2015

High School Sports

Bears lose in first round Dolores falls to top-ranked Resurrection Christian, 10-0

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>Josh McCoy makes a play at second base backed up by Kellen Gatzke in an earlier game this…

May 19, 2014

DS - Sports

Bears lose in first round of regionals

Dolores baseball team falls to top-ranked Resurrection Christian, 10-0

May 16, 2014

Utes plan incentive program

High school students with 3.0 GPA could be rewarded with trip to Washington

January 17, 2014

Local News

Officials break ground on new high school

At the groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school, Alex Carter, the superintendent of Montezuma-Cortez RE-1, stands in front of…

December 21, 2013

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez catering class gains support for meals

Diana Coulter’s catering class at Montezuma-Cortez high school is buzzing with excitement as enthusiastic students mix, blend, bake, and dream…

November 25, 2013

Local News

Dove Creek falls in state semis

One win away from the state finals, the Dove Creek Bulldogs volleyball team picked a bad time to lose its…

November 10, 2013

Local News

Dove Creek advances to state semifinals

Two games into the Colorado 1A state volleyball tournament, the Dove Creek Bulldogs have looked every bit the top team…

November 9, 2013

Education

Students earn scholarships at Fort Lewis College

Several area residents received merit scholarships to attend Fort Lewis College for the Fall 2013 semester. These merit scholarships are…

November 8, 2013

Living

Donation brings back theater

An anonymous theater fan has donated $10,000 toward the Dolores School District to bring back the drama club for students.…

November 8, 2013

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Donation brings back theater in Dolores schools

An anonymous theater fan has donated $10,000 toward the Dolores School District to bring back the drama club for students.…

November 6, 2013

Montezuma-Cortez student honors and awards

Martin, Joshua: attending University of Colorado-Boulder, deferred to 2014. CHSAA Academic All State Honorable Mention, M-CHS International Thespian MemberMartinez, Gerardo:…

June 10, 2013