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

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

December 13, 2023

Strong early marks set at Pine River Invite

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

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

says positive and respectful behavior should be the choice every time

August 5, 2022

Bulldogs belt Buckaroos, wrap up regular season

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

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

May 17, 2021

Mancos schools get high marks

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

March 6, 2017

Local News

Teachers’ excitement builds for new M-CHS

“Change is good,” said veteran social studies teacher Raymond Harriman. “I think the kids are really going to respond.” While…

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

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

But don’t call it Home Economics, or you’ll get an earful. “That is an outdated term,” Coulter informs. “It is…

November 25, 2013

Local News

Dove Creek falls in state semis

Playing against the Flemming Eagles at the Denver Coliseum on Nov. 9, the Bulldogs dropped a competitive three-set contest, falling…

November 10, 2013

Local News

Dove Creek advances to state semifinals

After opening pool play on Nov. 8 with a victory over Kit Carson (25-14, 25-18, 25-18), the Bulldogs returned to…

November 9, 2013

Education

Students earn scholarships at Fort Lewis College

These merit scholarships are renewable for up to 120 credits if criteria are met. Fort Lewis College also offers several…

November 8, 2013

Living

Donation brings back theater

“It is a very heartwarming donation that will launch the program and benefit a lot of students,” said Re-4A Superintendent…

November 8, 2013

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Donation brings back theater in Dolores schools

“It is a very heartwarming donation that will launch the program and benefit a lot of students,” said Re-4A Superintendent…

November 6, 2013

Montezuma-Cortez student honors and awards

Sanders, Christine: serving in the United States Marines early entry program for construction/UT options. M-CHS International Thespian Member, National Art…

June 10, 2013