Position: Journal Staff Writer

Email: tbaker@the-journal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6033

Science an area of strength in Mancos schools, scores show

Three out of four Mancos students are proficient in reading, half are capable of writing, 3 in 5 are skilled at science and slightly more than half are adept in mathematics. "Compared to a lot of...

DATE: Oct. 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Mine: 'No public safety concerns'

A naturopathic physician believes Mancos residents should undergo health assessments to test for volatile mercury airborne exposure as a result of an illegal gold mine. "Mercury is a very serious...

DATE: Oct. 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Heart and Soul Project to share residents’ insights

Starting this week, insights from hundreds of residents about the future direction of Cortez will be shared with the community at large. The Heart and Soul Project of Cortez has worked diligently...

DATE: Sept. 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Library offers kids a deal: Outdoor fun

Kids looking to explore, build, hike, create and work together outside are encouraged to attend Outdoor Adventures. Sponsored by the Mancos Public Library, Outdoor Adventures is a place-based,...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Mancos council mulls nonprofit requests

Five area agencies have requested a total of $11,150 from the town of Mancos to help fund various nonprofit activities next year, more than two-thirds the amount town officials are expected to...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge rejects bond reduction

A Montezuma County judge rejected a defense request earlier this week to reduce bond for a suspect charged in a jewelry heist. “These are unproven allegations, and you remain innocent until proven...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

City toasts liquor store tastings

A public hearing next month will allow residents to uncork their support or opposition for a proposed municipal ordinance that allows tastings inside liquor stores. The Cortez City Council voted...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Murder suspect appears in court

Wearing a drab khaki inmate jumpsuit, murder suspect Valerie Espinoza showed little emotion Wednesday as charges against her were read in open court. District Court Judge Todd Plewe informed...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

City examines solar power options

With some 300 sunny days annually in Cortez, renewable solar power could provide city taxpayers with even brighter days in the future. In a comprehensive plan, city leaders have set a goal to...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

State rolls out health-exchange plans

Starting next week, some 800,000 uninsured Coloradoans, including nearly 1 in 4 Montezuma County residents, can shop and compare 150 health plans. A new health insurance marketplace, Connect for...

DATE: Sept. 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grants available to help poor reduce wildfire risk

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources has allocated funding to help low-income residents reduce wildfire threats. A $22,800 Colorado Wildfire Risk Reduction grant was recently awarded to the...

DATE: Sept. 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Bright lights to shine in Mancos

Grand Avenue could soon be lit up with additional lights as officials last week approved a new electronic sign for the Mancos School District. Town officials approved an exception to planning and...

DATE: Sept. 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

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