Position: Reporter

Email: rachels@cortezjournal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6032

About: Rachel comes to the Journal as the business/arts and entertainment reporter. She grew up in Amarillo, Texas and received her associates in journalism from Amarillo College in May 2012. This is Rachel's second time making her home in Cortez, the first time, taking classes at Pueblo Community College and working retail while getting through school. She returned to Texas to finish her degree only to have her love of the outdoors and fear of 110-degree weather lead her back here. She has a passion for music, books and writing and enjoys taking her clumsy Rottweiler, Sir Harrison, on walks through the neighborhood. She lives here in Cortez with her fiance and their adorable daughter. Read More

King of the coffee house

Spruce Tree Coffee House has finally sold. Sharon King, long-time Spruce Tree barista, is now holding the torch. The lavender house tightly tucked away on Main Street has been a happy sight for...

DATE: March 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

King of the coffee house

Spruce Tree Coffee House has finally sold. Sharon King, long-time Spruce Tree barista, is now holding the torch. The lavender house tightly tucked away on Main Street has been a happy sight for...

DATE: March 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

Performing arts facility set to open

Imagine a place where lavish balls and themed parties dominate a town's nightlife. A place where Tony Bennet tickles the ear drums and martinis are served by men in monkey suits. These images may...

DATE: March 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

A mingling of art and cars

Cars, hearts and nature's beauty - sounds like a recipe for a romantic destination. In this case, it's the combination of collections currently on display at the Cortez Public Library.Judy Wolfe's...

DATE: March 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Southeast Utah home to ancient site

Over the last decade, new information regarding early forest occupation in Southeast Utah, has slowly started to emerge. The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society hosted guest...

DATE: March 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Facebook is for businesses too

Businesses in Cortez, Dolores and Mancos are becoming more aware of their place in the cyberspace world. Geeks on Grand, located at 145 Grand Ave. in Mancos, is also aware of the benefits an online...

DATE: March 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

A sight to behold

Jody Chinn strives to help others. For 22 years she has been an active volunteer in the Cortez community. She cannot drive a car because she is legally blind and a back surgery from 10 years ago is...

DATE: March 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Living

Classical Gas set to perform

A little Jack Benny, a little Victor Borge - a lot of Classical Gas. The pianist and violinist duo of Rich Ridenour and Steve Brook, will perform famous classical pieces interspersed with their own...

DATE: March 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Love on a Hanger finds home downtown

Tiffani Waters is in her second year as a small business owner. She didn't have any prior retail experience and never owned a business before. At 23 years old, the young entrepreneur is still...

DATE: March 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

KSJD renovation plans are pushing forward

The renovation plans for a small performing arts venue in downtown Cortez are finally coming together. Public radio station KSJD 91.5 has been pushing the completion of an arts space in the...

DATE: March 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cultural Center shows M-CHS artwork

Young artists from Montezuma-Cortez High School received a room full of appreciation for their artwork.The annual M-CHS Art Show opened on Feb. 22. From freshman to seniors, beginners to...

DATE: Feb. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Souped up event

The sixth annual Soups of the World benefit for the Bridge Emergency Shelter caused quite a stir on Friday, Feb. 22 at Grace's Soup Kitchen located in St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. The charity...

DATE: Feb. 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

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