Cortez Middle School honor roll

SIXTH GRADE Alexandra Cristine Mari Abeyta, Tylan Ray Bahe, Mackenzie M Begay, Malia Emily Begay, Reality Grace Belue, Naomi Ravit Binia, Logan Boyde Birch, Severn M Black, Lilie Anne Boyer, Jada...

DATE: Oct. 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Judge: School tax issue stays on ballot

DENVER – A tax increase for the state’s schools can stay on the November ballot, a judge ruled Tuesday, Oct. 15. Denver District Judge R. Michael Mullins denied a challenge to Amendment 66, saying...

DATE: Oct. 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low-tax claim depends on how you look at it

Editor’s note: Now through the Nov. 5 election, the Journal is examining common claims made in ballot campaigns. By Joe Hanel Journal Denver Bureau Campaign: Amendment 66, an income-tax increase...

DATE: Oct. 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

A huge change in school funding

The billion-dollar question for Colorado voters this fall is Amendment 66, an income-tax increase for schools. The estimated $1 billion yearly increase would be the largest tax hike the state’s...

DATE: Oct. 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brianna Martin graduates from Adam’s State College

Brianna Martin of Cortez graduated with a bachelor of arts from Adams State University in during the spring 2013 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, in Plachy Hall. Martin received a...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Mecham named to school board

Matt Mecham, 43, has been chosen by the Dolores Re-4A school board to fill a vacancy created when Alan Thayer resigned. Mecham and his wife are former educators, and have five children in the...

DATE: July 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Auditor flags Re-1’s finances

DENVER — Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 was one of nine school systems statewide to set off alarms on an audit of its financial health, which was released Monday. The analysis by the Office...

DATE: July 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governor supports ed funding ballot issue

DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper endorsed an income tax hike for schools Wednesday, ending weeks of speculation. The governor had already committed to supporting a ballot initiative this fall to...

DATE: July 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Petition drive seeks to place education tax boost on ballot

Some area teachers aren’t taking the summer off. Instead, they’re seeking support for the new school finance act. Initiative 22, a $950 million ballot proposal, would increase the state income tax...

DATE: July 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local children face big challenges

With nearly 6,000 children calling it home, Montezuma County is one of the worst in Colorado for overall child well-being. According to the 2013 Kids Count in Colorado report, more than one in...

DATE: July 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribing childhood literacy

A little girl sits reading at a small brightly painted table inside the waiting room at a local health clinic. A little boy approaches. He looks scared. "Are you getting a shot too?" he asks. "No,"...

DATE: July 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Prescribing childhood literacy

A little girl sits reading at a small brightly painted table inside the waiting room at a local health clinic. A little boy approaches. He looks scared. “Are you getting a shot too?” he asks. “No,”...

DATE: July 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

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