Jacob Klopfenstein

Position: The Journal

Vandals spray-paint bus at Community Connections

Vandals spray-painted obscenities and slurs on a bus at Community Connections over the weekend, according to a press release from the organization.Employees and clients of the organization arrived...

DATE: Dec. 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Re-1 graduation, dropout rates increase

Graduation rates have increased over the past four years in the Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 District, but they remain below state averages, according to the Colorado Department of Education.In October,...

DATE: Dec. 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos library predicts $95,000 budget increase

The Mancos Library District is anticipating a $95,000 budget increase next year, courtesy of property owners in the Mancos Valley.Voters approved a 2-mill increase on the November election ballot...

DATE: Dec. 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pearl Harbor Day event honors Cortez veterans

Cortez veterans commemorated the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor in a reverent ceremony Wednesday in which service members were honored for their example of “true character.” About...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man gets probation after October high-speed chase

Cleveland Rix was sentenced to 12 months of probation in Montezuma County Court on Wednesday after impersonating a police vehicle and leading an officer on a high-speed chase on Oct. 2, according...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos students prepare ‘Nutcracker’ performance

Mancos school students are preparing their own version of “The Nutcracker” featuring original dance choreography and classic music from the holiday ballet. “It’s a collaboration between all the...

DATE: Dec. 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Sylvia’ play debuts at Sunflower in Cortez

Cast and crew members at the Sunflower Theatre promised a hilarious show with a message as the play “Sylvia” debuts Thursday in Cortez. “It’s a show where most people will come away from being...

DATE: Dec. 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Middle School showcases students’ elective achievements

Cortez Middle School’s Elective Showcase next week will feature all the school’s elective classes, from industrial tech to jazz band. The event takes place Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at the...

DATE: Dec. 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos artist DesPlanques to show work locally

Mancos artist and woodworker Kevin DesPlanques will show his work in Montezuma County for the first time at the Cortez Elks Lodge on Sunday. The annual Christmas Bazaar starts at 10 a.m. at the...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Personal chefs start business in Mancos

Two experienced chefs have moved from Arizona to set up shop in Mancos. Executive chefs Stephan Maywalt and Rebekah Johnson have started Mancos House on Riverside at 643 Riverside Ave. They are...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Valley Historical Society plans open house

The Mancos Valley Historical Society will host its third annual open house and social Saturday at the Bauer House in downtown Mancos from 6 to 9 p.m. “It’s a thank you to the community for the...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield artist’s work displayed at Olio in Mancos

Carol Meckling’s paintings emphasize big skies and landscapes. Her show, “Land and Sky,” will be on display at Olio restaurant in Mancos through Feb. 4. An artist reception will be held Saturday at...

DATE: Dec. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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