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Kala Parkinson
Position: Journal staff writer

Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown

Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties

Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open

Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8

Montezuma County resident dies from West Nile virus

Statewide, virus has infected 155 people and killed eight

Woman killed in rollover crash north of Cortez

Single-vehicle accident occurred near intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and Colorado 184

Cortez woman shoots from vehicle as father, daughter tow it away

Shooting occurs at Gofer gas station Saturday; second shooting takes place on East Arbecam Ave. on Thursday

Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

Montezuma-Cortez decides on two-week mask mandate for students

School board OKs student mask mandate beginning Monday, allows board to vote by phone for remote learning

Ever get in the wrong car? This couple did, and drove it home

Owner reports SUV stolen, then chalks it up to a ‘misunderstanding’

CMAS tests show few exceptions to decline in participation, performance

Student test scores fall in Southwest Colorado, but not in every category

Two Cortez school board members resign over decisions on race theory, COVID-19

Schuenemeyer cites race and mask policies. ‘They’re digging their own hole,’ Flaherty says

Montezuma-Cortez school board passes resolution opposing critical race theory

Other issues discussed: staffing shortage, teacher pay, student violence, an LGBTQ+ club and COVID-19

Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary identified; arrest warrant issued

Incident caused five-hour standoff at residence and triggered evacuation of Kemper Elementary