Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students

‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you…

May 19, 2026

Education

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

March 13, 2026

Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest names Lisa Molina as new vice president

Molina was named one of PCC’s employees of the year in 2024

December 19, 2025

Education

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025

Education

Superintendent Tom Burris resigns after three years in the Montezuma-Cortez district

Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent

September 17, 2025

Education

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

Tom Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’

July 4, 2025

Education

Mancos Early Learning Center earns prestigious accreditation

This accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning

May 13, 2025

Education

Mancos school board and community split over proposed affordable housing project

Board votes to hold off on discussions until after election in November

February 28, 2025

Education

Mancos school board commends superintendent in evaluation

Board also discusses success with its cellphone policy

January 30, 2025

Education

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

These classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students

January 30, 2025

Education

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

There will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary

January 29, 2025

Education

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Police reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

January 22, 2025

Education

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

Poetry helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

November 21, 2024

Education

Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons

There were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed

October 8, 2024

Education

PCC to host open house about forestry workforce

Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more

October 7, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students…

September 22, 2024

Education

Mancos school district gives update on bear appearing on campus

The district said they are planning on trapping the bear

September 19, 2024

Education

Dolores School Board hears from Montezuma County sheriff and approves interim superintendent

Sheriff Nowlin says he will make sure the district has school resource officers

September 12, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings

Letter addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat

September 11, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police respond to school board lawyer’s statement about Burris case

Attorney Brad Miller gives update on allegations

September 6, 2024

Education

Is the four-day school week helping students and teachers?

A report shows the practice doesn’t benefit students or help with recruitment, retention

August 16, 2024

Education

Kemper Elementary’s first day of school starts with evacuation

Fire alarms required all in the building to evacuate

August 12, 2024

Education

Kwiyagat Community Academy adds fourth grade, emphasizes Ute language

School leaders hope to eventually have a K-12 school, community college and trade school on tribal land

July 31, 2024

Education

PCC prepares to unveil STEM center, welcomes interim campus administrator

Center will house PCC engineering students and robotics challenge teams

July 31, 2024