Dolores High School Panthers’ magical season runs out of steam against University in Great Eight M-CHS lead evaporates in second half as Bulldogs knock out Panthers March 12, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Hall’s buzzer-beater propels Montezuma-Cortez to Great Eight Panthers return to first state tournament since 2019, beating The Classical Academy in defensive battle March 8, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Bayfield Montezuma-Cortez girls ride wave of momentum into 4A playoffs Panthers claim fourth win in five outings, cruise to Senior Day win over Bayfield March 1, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Bayfield Montezuma-Cortez caps undefeated regular season with Senior Night blitz against Bayfield Trey Hall reaches 1,000-point plateau on a celebratory night March 1, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Durango fends off M-CHS with strong perimeter shooting Demons’ Goodwin, Alston catch fire in road victory January 23, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Cortez beats Durango to complete undefeated run through Southwestern League Panthers improve to 13-0 behind Hall’s 23 points, smothering defense January 23, 2026 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Dolores topples Ignacio to take San Juan Basin title capture league via tiebreaker, prepare to host first regional since 2019 October 29, 2025 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Late rally sends Demons softball past Panthers M-CHS-Durango clash provides another diamond classic September 10, 2025 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Bayfield Bayfield, Ignacio XC begin 2025 at Boggy Draw Bear Chase Martin, Sutherlin, Robertson top 10 in Dolores August 26, 2025 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald
Dolores High School Riders enjoy great conditions for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde Fantastic weather, festive atmosphere makes Saturday’s event a success May 12, 2025 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Four local golfers awarded annual Rodney Ems Memorial Golf Scholarship winners received $2,500 scholarship May 8, 2025 • Herald Staff
Dolores High School Phil’s World ready for 12 Hours of Mesa Verde County’s largest mountain bike race set for Mother’s Day weekend May 2, 2025 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores Dolores alumna and husband set their sights on Boston Marathon (Hite) Schlagel’s running roots began in Dolores January 18, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal
Dolores Dolores boys wrestling beats Ignacio at home triangular nip unlucky Bobcats, lose to Buckaroos December 20, 2024 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald
Bayfield Bayfield girls basketball downs Dolores, 43-22 Ignacio also victorious against Crested Butte Community School 53-19 December 19, 2024 • Joel Priest — Special to the Herald
Dolores Dolores High School student hikes Colorado Trail in 21 days Bridger Beyhan nearly 23 miles per day July 12, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal
Bayfield Montezuma County’s Amber Moore a fan favorite at Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo Friday’s riders came from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado June 8, 2024 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Here are the ‘12 Hours of Mesa Verde’ mountain biking competition results Racers from across the country converged on the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde mountain biking competition at Phil’s World trail… May 12, 2024 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School 12 Hours of Mesa Verde enters third decade ‘The Flintstones’ is the theme of the race Saturday May 7, 2024 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Denver Broncos Like father, like son: Broncos draft son of Mancos great Luther Elliss edge rusher Jonah Elliss taken in third round of NFL Draft April 27, 2024 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Montezuma-Cortez comes up clutch in rivalry win over Bayfield Panthers withstand three-point barrage to open IML slate January 14, 2024 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Panthers ground game dominates Bayfield Wheat’s school-record seven TDs highlight homecoming win October 7, 2023 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal
Dolores High School Wolverines stop feisty Panthers in IML opener Energetic M-CHS continues to improve September 8, 2023 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal