Bailey Duran

5 days ago | the-journal.com | Bailey Duran

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:46 AM Updated Friday, May. 9, 2025 10:47 AM The Montezuma-Cortez jazz band (pictured) and chamber choir earned first place and superior ratings during a recent competition in Salt Lake City. The jazz band was also awarded Overall Best Jazz Band, and band member Bruce Stafford was named Outstanding Soloist on the drums.

6 days ago | durangoherald.com | Bailey Duran

Employees were reportedly on a break when blaze ignited No foul play is suspected in a fire that ignited at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant and Bar on April 17, according to reports from the Cortez Fire Department and Cortez Police Department. The fire broke out at the restaurant, 125 E. Main St., in the middle of the day.

6 days ago | the-journal.com | Bailey Duran

Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:13 PM Updated Thursday, May. 8, 2025 1:13 PM This year’s Nordfest to support those in the community with cancer will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mancos Brewing. Farmington Hill (pictured) is one of the bands who will be performing.

6 days ago | durangoherald.com | Bailey Duran

Proceeds go to organizations fighting cancer The third annual Nordfest will transform Mancos Brewing into a vibrant festival on Saturday, June 14 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing together five local bands, local breweries and community members to raise funds for cancer support organizations in Southwest Colorado. The event, born from Mancos resident Erik Nordstrom’s battle with prostate cancer, continues to grow as a way to rally around community members as they fight against cancer.

6 days ago | the-journal.com | Bailey Duran

The fire that ignited at Gustavo’s was determined to not be caused by foul play. (Cameryn Cass/The Journal) The fire ignited in April No foul play is suspected in a fire that ignited at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant and Bar on April 17, according to reports from the Cortez Fire Department and Cortez Police Department. The fire broke out at the restaurant, 125 E. Main St., in the middle of the day.