Position: Journal staff writer

Email: jmimiaga@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6034

Montezuma County seeks balance of federal and public lands

When federal land agencies buy private land, they should offer the same amount of public lands back to the private sector, says the Montezuma County commission. Noting that the county is 26 percent...

DATE: March 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Solar Barn Raising is a community effort in Montezuma County

A local nonprofit is offering sweat equity to install solar panels on homes. The volunteer organization Solar Barn Raising aims to make solar installations more affordable, group organizer John...

DATE: March 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River Brewery to host The Go Rounds

On April 7 at the Dolores River Brewery, The Go Rounds will play a concert.The Michigan band are described as rock ’n’ roll confetti, mixing psychedelic, Indie country, and American Pop.The band...

DATE: March 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Researchers flock to Lower Dolores for ecological studies

An army of biologists and environmentalists is descending on the Lower Dolores River to study the ecological benefits of a rare high-volume release from McPhee Dam. Biologists with Colorado Parks...

DATE: March 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Whitewater boating season begins on Dolores River

The whitewater boating season has begun on the Dolores River. Flows on the upper Dolores River above McPhee Reservoir were around 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) as of Thursday. Below McPhee Dam,...

DATE: March 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ag Expo gives kids their moment in Cortez arena

Inside Dog days: Trainer leads herding classes, trials. 1B Workshop: All-day seminar gets into the weeds. 1B Online Video: Watch videos from the expo at The-Journal.com By Jim Mimiaga The Journal...

DATE: March 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road P through Cash Canyon stays open

After hearing from disgruntled residents, the Montezuma County Commission voted 3-0 to deny a request by the road department to close a short section of Road P in heavy snow conditions. “I was not...

DATE: March 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores board gets a lesson on conflict of interest

The Dolores Town Board and Planning and Zoning board got a lesson in the function of government entities from town attorney Mike Green during the February workshop. Both boards have legislative and...

DATE: March 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma irrigation company eases Narraguinnep boating ban

The Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. on Tuesday retreated from its boating ban at Narraguinnep Reservoir and agreed to allow some hand-launched, non-motorized watercraft. MVIC, which owns the lake,...

DATE: March 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Concerts planned in Rico, Dolores

Local favorites The Moetones will be playing the Enterprise Bar and Grill in Rico on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The show is at 9 p.m. There is no cover, and there will be drink specials. Formed...

DATE: March 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores schools awarded health clinic grant

Dolores Schools are one step closer to a school-based health clinic. The district was awarded a $25,000 planning grant from the Colorado Department of Health to determine costs, design and...

DATE: March 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Overturning Bears Ears an uphill challenge, lawyers say

BLUFF — Could the new Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah be overturned or decreased in size by the Trump administration? Utah legislators and the San Juan County Commission are urging...

DATE: March 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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