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Email: jmimiaga@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6034

Sand Canyon parking more than doubles

The battle for parking space at the popular Sand Canyon Trailhead is over, and more improvements are coming. A new parking lot and trailhead are now open on County Road G just east of the main...

DATE: April 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County commissioners consider extending term limits

A discussion on whether to extend term limits for Montezuma County commissioners will be held Tuesday during the commissioners regular meeting. Currently, commissioners are limited to two...

DATE: April 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Restaurant inspections: Ocean Pearl, Chavolito’s, Livestock Auction

Colorado has implemented new restaurant inspection regulations that took effect Jan. 1. The Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations are based on a national standard for retail food...

DATE: April 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

More sentences handed down in Ute Mountain fraud case

Six new sentences were handed down in a $1.5 million Ute Mountain Ute Tribe embezzlement case that previously resulted in 16 convictions. A three-year investigation by the U.S. Department of...

DATE: April 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring snowstorm expected to bring a windy evening

A cold front moving through the central part of the state on Wednesday is bringing snow to Cortez and Durango but little accumulation is expected at lower elevations. But U.S. Highway 160 closed...

DATE: April 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores looks to bolster recreation economy

Dolores tried to envision a future of increased commerce during a recent economic development workshop at Town Hall. Some ideas considered more promotion as an outdoor adventure destination. They...

DATE: April 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lower Dolores boatable even without reservoir release

Spring runoff from above-average snowpack has created impressive boatable flows on the Dolores River below McPhee Reservoir, even without a release from the dam. Gauges show the lower Dolores River...

DATE: April 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain Film heads to Dolores on April 19

Telluride Mountain Film on Tour will take place April 19 at the Dolores Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and films start at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Ten independent films ...

DATE: April 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde to begin horse removal

Herds of wild horses will be removed from Mesa Verde National Park beginning this spring, according to a final decision released in March. The park has 65 to 80 horses, but having them is in...

DATE: April 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New group encourages customers to pay with cash

Every time you swipe a credit card for a purchase, the business has to pay a small processing fee to the credit card company. When calculated over time, the accumulated fees can impact...

DATE: April 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Larsen hears charges, potential penalties for police chase

A Mancos man accused of 32 criminal charges – including 12 for attempted murder of law enforcement officers – faces a possible lifelong jail sentence if convicted on all counts, according to...

DATE: April 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kinder Morgan donates $250,000 for roads

Kinder Morgan has agreed to pay Montezuma County $250,000 for road repairs on the company’s truck route to the Goodman Point plant. Portions of County Roads U, 20 and S totaling 4.5 miles will...

DATE: April 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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