Position: Reporter

Email: kimberlyb@cortezjournal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6030

About: Kimberly Benedict joined the Cortez Journal in 2008, simply because she needed a job, and quickly discovered a passion for community journalism. A Colorado native, Kimberly has lived in small town Iowa, Los Angeles and Washington D.C., but feels most at home surrounded by the aspens of the San Juan National Forest. With a degree in constitutional law, Kimberly's greatest ambition used to be to manage a national political campaign, or be president of the United States. Her greatest ambition today is to hike the Colorado Trail from beginning to end. Kimberly's favorite pieces to write are those that strike at the heart of the community and tell the stories that most need to be heard. Read More

Fire restrictions upgraded

Fire restrictions on public lands managed by the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office were upgraded on Wednesday, as the first day of summer brought no...

DATE: June 20, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

A breed apart

When Congress passed the Wilderness Act in September of 1964, laying the groundwork to “secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

DA fights discovery sanction

22nd Judicial District Attorney Russell Wasley and Assistant District Attorney Andrew Hughes have filed a complaint for judicial review of sanctions placed against the district attorney’s office by...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

$27,500 spent by local candidates

As the 2012 primary election cycle begins to wind down, the bills are adding up for candidates for Montezuma County commissioner and 22nd Judicial District attorney.With just 10 days left before...

DATE: June 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Region a challenge for start-ups Economy, regulation, Internet make growing a business tough

Initiating and maintaining growth in a small business is a daunting task regardless of economic climate or location. However, according to survey results released by Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman...

DATE: June 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Furse

Will Furse, a defense attorney challenging incumbent 22nd Judicial District Attorney Russell Wasley in this year’sprimary, had the following responses to community-based questions about the...

DATE: June 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

PBS filming TV series at dig site near Crow Canyon

Researchers at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center are receiving help from an unusual source in answering ques- tions related to the remnants of a Basketmaker III community located a few miles from...

DATE: June 6, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two vying for Dist. 3 GOP spot

With ballots going out to area voters this week for the 2012 Republican primary election, KSJD Dryland Community Radio and the Cortez Journal have partnered together to provide election preview...

DATE: June 6, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Betty Love looks back on 30 years in district as she retires

The walls of Betty Love’s classroom used to be filled with stories.The faces of former students smiling down from a wall covered with senior pictures. The large maps bearing the route of the Tet...

DATE: June 5, 2012 | CATEGORY: Living

Ballots should arrive shortly

Ballots will go out this week to roughly 10,300 Montezuma County possible voters ahead of the 2012 primary election.According to Montezuma County Clerk and Recorder Carol Tullis, ballots will be...

DATE: June 4, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unearthing new mysteries

On a quiet hill south of Dove Creek archaeologists are digging into the history of Southwest Colorado and the ancient civilizations that left behind their artifacts and mysteries.Located at upper...

DATE: June 4, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

A preview of the local election

With ballots going out to county voters next week for the 2012 primary election, KSJD Dryland Community Radio and the Cortez Journal have partnered to provide election preview coverage for...

DATE: June 1, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

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