Position: Journal Staff Writer

Email: salderton@the-journal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6029

Montezuma sheriff reports increase in drug, theft crimes

Drug crimes are up and patrol stops are down in Montezuma County, and Sheriff Steve Nowlin says he doesn’t have the manpower to reverse either trend. Nowlin attributed the trends mainly to a...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County weather observers receive awards

Two Montezuma County weather observers have been recognized by the National Weather Service for providing local weather information for more than a decade. Jim Andrus, of Cortez, and Wade Wilson,...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Greg Hobbs finishes Amazing Authors tour at Cortez Library

Greg Hobbs, a former Colorado Supreme Court justice who has published several books of poetry and essays, visited Cortez on Wednesday to cap the Amazing Authors Tour. The Cortez Public Library...

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Cortez Fire Protection District donates truck to smaller department

The Cortez Fire Protection District on Tuesday donated a truck to the Egnar-Slickrock Fire Protection District, bolstering the San Miguel County department’s resources as the fire season...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Community Economic Development Association elects execs

The Montezuma Community Economic Development Association elected a new executive committee on Tuesday to replace outgoing members and fill vacant seats. The association’s board president, Dave...

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez council joins national monument debate

The Cortez City Council on Tuesday debated whether it should take an official position on the Trump administration’s review of Canyons of the Ancients and other nearby national monuments. During a...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Valley bank receives state preservation award

A Cortez building will be among five historic places honored this year by Colorado Preservation, Inc., for preserving a part of regional history. Shawn Collins, of KSJD Radio, will receive the...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez family receives Atmos Energy safe digging award

A Cortez family received a prize from Atmos Energy on Thursday that will allow them to make their backyard a little safer. Several representatives from Atmos presented Ka Cee, Travis and Kimberly...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Cortez welcome center rejects marijuana ads

Since December, the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez has quietly stopped displaying new brochures that feature marijuana dispensary ads, departing from the state office’s policy of waiting for...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez council OKs pricey street project

The Cortez City Council on Tuesday approved a $1.18 million contract to D&L Construction to repave four streets and a section of the Cortez Municipal Airport this year.This year’s project will...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Sanitation District looks for new board member

The Cortez Sanitation District on Monday accepted the resignation of board member Micah Mobley and plans to find a replacement before its next meeting. Mobley had served on the board since November...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers clear new Geer Park trail access in Cortez

A third entrance to the Geer Natural Area in Cortez was opened on Saturday by a team of volunteers, several months after it was first proposed by property owner Keith Evans. This is the second year...

DATE: May 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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