Newsletter Lead

Cortez

Kelly Gregory finds a home base for her restaurant and coffee shop

Kelly’s Kitchen opens in Dolores after delighting locals with popular food truck

January 13, 2023 • Erika Alvero — Special to The Journal

Local News

Mesa Verde horses go up for adoption

herd has been tamed by Mustang Camp; adoption sign-up started and application process begins soon

November 30, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Candidates

Rep. Lauren Boebert catches Democrat Adam Frisch in House race

race tightens Wednesday, Frisch’s lead falls to 62 votes.

November 9, 2022 • Nancy Lofholm, Jesse Paul, David Krause and William Woody — The Colorado Sun

Local News

Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Wednesday

than a foot of fresh snow expected for high country; Cortez and Durango will get rain, then snow

November 1, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Headlines

Kokanee salmon will be given away at McPhee and Nighthorse lakes

salmon run recorded on Dolores River; arrive early in line and bring a bucket or cooler

October 22, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $22.7 million for broadband internet

Federal funding from Infrastructure Law will connect 817 households, including White Mesa

October 18, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Cortez considers allowing food trucks in business district

calls for permit for a 90-day stay; special events also permitted

October 13, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co

Durango train crew aids injured hiker

A passenger aboard the D&SNG railroad spots missing and injured woman

October 12, 2022 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Golf

Cortez’s Thayer Plewe surges in Round 2 to win Colorado’s 3A golf title

Montezuma-Cortez senior leads team to seventh place

October 5, 2022 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal

Golf

Montezuma-Cortez’s Thayer Plewe is 1 shot off lead at state golf meet

Panthers sit ninth as a team through 18 holes

October 4, 2022 • Ben Bradley — Special to The Journal

Coal

U.S. shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico

Realities of closing San Juan plant and mine setting in for surrounding communities

October 3, 2022 • Susan Montoya — The Associated Press

Cortez

Montezuma County public servant Tim Lanier dies unexpectedly

Pleasant View rancher served on Cortez school board, was Stockman of the Year, ran for county commission

September 13, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Courts

Court reverses conviction of Cortez man who allegedly threatened parole officer

French was sentenced to three years in prison in 2020

September 8, 2022 • The Journal

Local News

Furse appointed judge for 22nd Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis chooses former DA to replace retiring Judge Doug Walker

September 1, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Montezuma County court seals case of bondsman shooting

bondsman Clint Simmons shot fugitive Freedom Anderson

August 27, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

New Montezuma-Cortez principal resigns, cites contract dispute and pushback

Graves advocated for closing campus, stricter rules and more discipline

August 16, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Dolores River

U.S. Rep. Boebert gets on board with protecting Lower Dolores River canyon

Republican introduces companion to Senate Democrats’ bill

August 3, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Arizona

Montezuma County sheriff investigates homicide north of Cortez

found stabbed to death on County Road L; teen suspect held in Arizona jail

July 31, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Montezuma County and hospital face lawsuit after inmate dies

complaint alleges negligent care of Kelroy Newman, who had a high blood alcohol content and facial injuries

July 26, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Book

In new book, Lauren Boebert chronicles upbringing and path to politics

‘My American Life,’ a 241-page biography, was released last week

July 19, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Business

Two new faces in New Mexico oil and gas

Merrion and Sean Dugan take over family businesses during disruptions of pandemic and war

July 17, 2022 • Dorothy Nobis — Special to the Journal

Charter Schools

Montezuma-Cortez school board closes Manaugh, delays closure of Pleasant View

would give Pleasant View community time to develop a charter school

June 30, 2022 • Erika Alvero — Special to The Journal

Education

Parents and teachers hear plan to close Manaugh Elementary in Cortez

Informational meetings held Monday for Manaugh; Pleasant View meeting is Tuesday

June 27, 2022 • Erika Alvero — Special to The Journal

Colorado Legislature

Colorado taxpayers could see $750 refund checks this summer, new forecast estimates

Amounts are nearly double what state officials predicted in April

June 21, 2022 • Faith Miller