Education

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School Board approves online school plan

In the wake of falling enrollment, administrators are trying to recapture families with a virtual option

June 29, 2026

Local News

Candlelight vigil planned for recent Dolores graduate killed in crash

Taisali Lambson was part of Dolores’ Class of 2026

June 23, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Mancos Common Press to launch series of summer youth camps in Mancos

Group seeks to create community space for young people

May 28, 2026

Tri-Cities

New book celebrates geology of Navajo Nation

Story engages students in STEM education

May 19, 2026

Local News

First responder students simulate real-world tragedies at Pueblo Community College

Law enforcement, nursing and paramedic students prepare for graduation with a large-scale simulation

May 5, 2026

Local News

Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango

Bowker Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together

May 1, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center gears up for busy summer

The learning center is hosting a wide array of events in May and beyond

April 30, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president

Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging

April 28, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

Four Corners Child Advocacy Center to host walk in the park on Saturday for Child Abuse Awareness Month

The walk will include food, games, informational tables and more

April 22, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Cortez students overcome challenges and come together to stage ‘Clue’ murder mystery show

Show will be held in May

April 14, 2026

Local News

Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

April 11, 2026

Tri-Cities

San Juan College breaks ground on Sherman Dugan Museum of Geology expansion

$4 million Dugan gift expands exhibits and hands-on learning at School of Energy

April 10, 2026

Local News

Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

Local News

Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series

Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says

April 3, 2026

Tri-Cities

San Juan College and Youth Conservation Corps to offer summer employment

Program will include skill-building, training and certifications

April 3, 2026

Sports

Cortez esports team builds early success in first season

Team is ranked 41st in the state

April 1, 2026

Cortez

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

March 31, 2026

Education

Fort Lewis College appoints North Carolina educator as School of Education dean

‘I am honored,’ candidate says

March 29, 2026

Credit Union of Colorado Foundation invests $50,000 in community college scholarships

Applications are open for the 2026-27 school year

March 25, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools to host free Summer Adventure Night

The Montezuma-Cortez School District is hosting a family night in April. (Journal file photo)du1-i-syn The Montezuma-Cortez School District invites families…

March 25, 2026

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

The students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

March 24, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez school board rejects Caplan & Earnest proposal in split vote

The board received a presentation from the firm, but the second firm was unable to attend

March 23, 2026

Applications open for Dean Hanson Memorial Scholarship

The annual scholarship is awarded to multiple students each year

March 23, 2026