Position: Journal staff writer

Email: jmimiaga@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6034

County targets Phil’s World for protection

Forty people attended a Montezuma County public hearing Monday regarding a plan to protect the Phil’s World recreation area from energy development impacts. The 2,400-acre area is six miles east of...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff might yield refund

The Montezuma County sheriff’s office reported that the town of Dolores can expect a refund from its law enforcement service contract for 2015. Sheriff Steve Nowlin said he has to confirm the...

DATE: Jan. 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest considers adding groomed trails near Dunton

The Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is considering adding groomed skiing trails in the Dunton area. But first, wildlife officials are assessing potential wildlife impacts,...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ski Mesa Verde: National park has groomed trails, snowshoe rentals

Early winter snowfall has created good conditions for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Mesa Verde National Park. The park has a foot or more of snow on the ground and is grooming trails. The...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Dolores River documentary premieres in Dolores

The third annual river permit party and fundraiser for the Dolores River Boating Advocates will take place on Jan. 15 starting at 6 p.m. at the Dolores Community Center. This year’s event features...

DATE: Jan. 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm boosts snowpack for McPhee Reservoir

McPhee Reservoir, the Dolores Water Conservancy District, and nearby farmers are getting a double dose of holiday cheer.Snowpack is piling up early in the San Juan Mountains, the best start to...

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

County laments cost of notices

Montezuma County commissioners delayed naming The Journal as the newspaper to publish required public notices Monday, and instructed county attorney John Baxter to study their options. State...

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

Doc’s offers snowmobile rentals

Doc’s Outdoor Sports and Recreation has transitioned from boat rentals at its new McPhee marina to renting snowmobiles in Dolores. “I’m the doctor of fun,” says owner Stan Folsom. “If you’re...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

The art biz

Dolores art teacher Jay Anderson is encouraging his students to take their artwork to the next skill level, then focus on marketing their creations. This year he rolled out the Dolores Arts Guild...

DATE: Jan. 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

County plans to expand Internet, communication services

Montezuma County is considering a locally based project that would improve and expand Internet service to rural areas. In a recent report to the county commissioners, information technology...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional simulation will test response to outbreak of plague

If there were a local outbreak of a deadly infectious disease, how well can regional health and safety organizations control it? Regional counties and tribes plan to find out during a simulation...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

A Look Back at 2015: The ebb and flow of Dolores

Sometimes The Dolores River rages near flood stage, and other months it freezes over, but most times it is calm and shallow, perfect for tubing on a summer day. And 2015 was no different, with...

DATE: Dec. 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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