Montezuma-Cortez High School

Area teams take to the mats

Garret Boren pins Stephen Vaughn of Norwood in the 132-pound weight class on Thursday night. The Panthers took on Norwood…

December 14, 2015

Local News

Superintendent calls reporter a ‘cancer,’ then apologizes

Superintendent Alex Carter “I have a really horrible reporter in Cortez,” Carter wrote via email on Wednesday. “He is a…

December 9, 2015

High School Sports

Wrestling Roundup

M-CHS, Mancos, Dove Creek and Dolores hit the mats

December 9, 2015

Local News

Technology is a friend, but keep an eye on it

However, along with advancement of learning opportunities come privacy concerns. What is the appropriate amount of data being collected and…

December 9, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Valley Chorus, M-CHS choirs combine for concert

SouthWest Colorado Concerts, Inc. presents a partnership between the Mancos Valley Chorus and the M-CHS concert and chamber choirs, an…

November 23, 2015

Education

Lots of laughs

The crazy antics of the Sycamore family upset the Kirby family as the Montezuma-Cortez High School drama department opened the…

November 16, 2015

Local News

Swimmers, parents raise concerns about coach change

Principal speaks on CHSAA issue; group plans to meet with superintendent

November 14, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

M-CHS debuting ‘You Can’t Take It With You’

Students have been preparing since September

November 12, 2015

Local News

High-tech and scheduling glitches linger at new M-CHS

Student rep says teachers, students missing lunch

October 15, 2015

Milestones

Engagement Bolstad-Dickson

Bolstad-Dickson Bolstad graduated from Blaine High School in Blaine, Minnesota in 2000 and Aveda Institute – Minneapolis in 2004. She…

October 15, 2015

Local News

Students, teachers rate new M-CHS in survey

reveals a few glitches, but windows get a thumbs-up

September 14, 2015

Local News

El Nino threatens to pack a punch this winter

‘Bruce Lee’ could bring nasty snowstorms to Southwest

September 6, 2015

Education

New high school opens

“The students seemed split,” said Whitehead. “Some were nervous, but others were excited.” Outside, the weather was dreary, but inside,…

August 26, 2015

Local News

Asbestos removal complicates future of the old school

The district made a rock-solid promise to tear down the old high school after the new school was built. But…

August 12, 2015

Local News

Contractor estimates M-CHS injected $10M into local economy

Sam Green/Cortez Journal<br><br>The workshop at the new Montezuma-Cortez High School is well ventilated, Rick Fleming, senior project manager for the…

August 11, 2015

Local News

High school could grow east side

A new house under construction in the Southern Bluffs subdivision has a view of the new high school.Sam Green/Cortez Journal…

August 11, 2015

Local News

Auditorium showcases student and community talent

“Mr. V” would surely appreciate the school’s commitment to the musical and theatrical arts that the 450-seat auditorium brings to…

August 11, 2015

Local News

Architect’s plan for school came after collaboration

In 2012, district officials decided the aging structure was less and less feasible to maintain, and the idea to replace…

August 11, 2015

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

Local News

M-CHS landscaping shows a respect for our area

Respect for the environment, our area, and the Native American culture. The respect shows in the trees, shrubs, and perennials…

August 11, 2015

Local News

M-CHS budgets dip from ’12 estimates

Costs, funding decline; Journal plans expanded coverage on Friday

August 10, 2015

Local News

New M-CHS nears completion and remains under-budget

M-CHS nears completion and remains under-budget

July 16, 2015

Local News

M-CHS band travels to Boston, will march in famous parade

Established in 1785, the Fourth of July military, civic and firemen’s parade will step off at 8:30 a.m. Mountain tine…

July 2, 2015

Local News

M-CHS clinic plans shown

for students, director says

April 16, 2015