Position: Journal staff writer

Email: jmimiaga@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6034

McElmo Flume stands as monument to pioneer ingenuity

The historic McElmo Creek Flume has officially been consecrated as a monument to pioneer ingenuity and early water development just off U.S. Highway 160 east of Cortez.The project is the...

DATE: Dec. 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rare jaguar photographed in Arizona

A rare jaguar has been photographed in the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona, reports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The photo of the big cat was taken Dec. 1 by a remote trail camera...

DATE: Dec. 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Schools put on classic 'Night Before Christmas'

An adaption of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” is coming to the Dolores Schools stage.The student theater group will give a performance of the classic holiday story to the preschool on Dec. 8 at...

DATE: Dec. 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mental health forum draws 50 parents, counselors

Effective suicide prevention is up to each community, therapists and counselors said during a packed mental health forum Monday at Dolores Schools. Colorado has the seventh-highest number of...

DATE: Dec. 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

County, CDOT plan to close Road BB at U.S. 491

The intersection of County Road BB and U.S. Highway 491 is reportedly one of the most dangerous in the state, and local officials plan to change that by eliminating it.Under an preliminary plan by...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

County explores trail to Montrose

Montezuma County commissioners have requested that the Bureau of Land Management work with them on an idea to create a backcountry recreation route from Cortez to Montrose. Commissioner Larry Don...

DATE: Dec. 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM to use interactive online map for travel-plan comments

The BLM’s Tres Rios office plans to roll out an interactive online map that allows people to submit comments on what roads and trails they use. The program will launch in January on the Tres Rios...

DATE: Dec. 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Could Trump derail a county master lease plan?

The Bureau of Land Management decided in October to move forward with development of a master lease plan to further regulate oil and gas development in Montezuma and La Plata counties. But the...

DATE: Dec. 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores expands plans for the holidays

Dolores is expanding its Christmas activities this year. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Dolores Community Center will hold its 25th annual gift bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizer Ruby Gonzales said...

DATE: Nov. 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County agrees to adopt historic Bedrock bridge

Durango has the notorious Bridge to Nowhere. Montezuma County may soon have a historic bridge to somewhere else. The Colorado Department of Transportation has offered to donate to the county a...

DATE: Nov. 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school dispute escalates into email clash

A flap over electronic equipment owned by a former student at Dolores Schools was laid bare in an email chain distributed to parents this week.Last school year, the technically savvy student was...

DATE: Nov. 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Landowner puts bike park in conservation easement

A Cortez resident’s generosity to allow hiking and biking on his land will continue long into the future thanks to a conservation easement that preserves recreation access. Bicycle enthusiast Keith...

DATE: Nov. 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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