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

Author Christina Nealson goes soul searching

Christina Nealson has traveled and lived in the Southwest for over 30 years. She is a psychotherapist who left the world of corporation conformity to live a more simplistic, fulfilling life. During...

DATE: Nov. 28, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Home brewing bunch

Eleven noses hover over drinking glasses, their senses alive as they try to piece together these amazing smells. A long pause ensues as they swirl, and take a swig. One of the only times this group...

DATE: Nov. 28, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Thursday 'creep' may replace Friday madness

Stores in Cortez were abuzz with shoppers Friday morning. People were filling their carts with goodies but not with the usual commotion that Black Friday-goers may see. In fact, some places...

DATE: Nov. 23, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Black Friday is all about saving holiday green

It isn't officially the holiday season until hands are snatching items from shelves in a mad dash to save a buck or two. The day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday, is the shopping...

DATE: Nov. 19, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Produce produced in the winter

It’s time to stock up on lush greens, juicy tomatoes, crisp apples and farm fresh eggs. Is it springtime already?Nope.But winter should not mean that those delicious homegrown foods have to go into...

DATE: Nov. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

Local Girl Scouts make tree decorations

Colorado children send 5,000 ornaments for Christmas tree

DATE: Nov. 12, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

A very special tree

The spirit of Christmas and the swell of Colorado pride was abundant at the First National Bank parking lot Friday, Nov. 9, as former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell and the Capitol Christmas...

DATE: Nov. 12, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dutiful Dogs

Don Anderson is a man of service. For 10 years, his service was to the Army. From 1963 to 1972, he was stationed in Germany, Vietnam and Korea.For another four-and-a-half years, his service was to...

DATE: Nov. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Living

Cortez creations!

The looming possibility of shutting its doors has not deterred the Cortez Cultural Center from its usual day-to-day affairs. In fact, they are prepped and prepared for the 20th annual Juried Art...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

G-Whil-Liquors moves, adds to operation

Taking risks is what running a business is all about. Reinvention, reinvestment and sometimes, relocation are important aspects of business evolution. And change can be good.For five years,...

DATE: Nov. 6, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

Passionate about Performing

Denise Westbrook believes in dance. She believes in its power. She has seen dance bring together new love and create lasting friendships. She believes it brings new opportunities. In particular,...

DATE: Nov. 1, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

JT’s Country Store and Cafe opens

Chickens are roosting in the backyard as pumpkin pie bakes in the oven. The oak floors creak under footsteps. The only thing missing from this country home is a roaming sheep dog. But this country...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

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