Position: Journal Staff Writer

Email: tbaker@the-journal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6033

Contractors sought for repair work

The town of Mancos is seeking qualified contractors to do sidewalk repair and replacement construction. Mancos reinstated its 50-50 matching program over the summer to share in the cost of...

DATE: Oct. 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Mancos native honored by alma mater

A world-renowned leader on conservation issues and economic development, Mancos native Glenda Humiston was honored recently for her rural community development efforts. Humiston, who leads U.S....

DATE: Oct. 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

First pot pharmacy to open in Mancos

From his 80-acre ranch northeast of Mancos, local trailblazer and federal outlaw Jim Cody is proud to call Colorado home. “We are 50 states united under one federal government,” he said recently as...

DATE: Oct. 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Business

Judge denies gag order for suspected shooter

Facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges, a teenager’s right to a fair trial has not been prejudiced by media coverage. Public defender Zach Brown argued Monday, Oct. 7, before...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cronk appointed new attorney

A plea hearing for former Montezuma County Undersheriff Robin Cronk was delayed this week as a new court-appointed attorney was assigned to the case. Formerly represented by public defender Amy...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

M-CHS design plans unveiled

An ancient room block and pit structure will soon have a new world two-story and energy-efficient neighbor. Earlier this year, an archeological consultant surveyed a 35-acre site that will house...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning strikes home, damaging utilities

Flames reportedly shot out of a kitchen sink during the early morning Thursday, Oct. 10, after lightning struck a home on N. Washington Street. Cortez Fire Protection District Chief Jeff...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bond reduced for offender

Despite a bond reduction earlier this week for a convicted sex offender, the defendant is expected to remain behind bars for the foreseeable future. After hearing lengthy arguments from both...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman’s murder charges to be reduced

Court officials expect first-degree murder charges against a Cortez woman to be reduced to second-degree murder. At a scheduled bond hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 9, District Court Judge Todd Plewe...

DATE: Oct. 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos summit planned

Building a community is dependent upon using available resources in collaborative ways. That's the hope of organizers for the inaugural Mancos Valley Community Summit slated for Saturday, Oct. 12. ...

DATE: Oct. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Mancos budget tops $1.6 M

The proposed operating budget for the town of Mancos in fiscal year 2014 tops out at more than $1.6 million, up 8 percent from 2013. Nearly half of the town's proposed overall 2014 budget, nearly...

DATE: Oct. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Female welders form bond

Welding is dangerous, requiring specialized shields and protective clothing to protect the eyes and skin. Nothing flammable can be worn, including fingernail polish, hair spray and body spray. For...

DATE: Oct. 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Living

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