Position: Journal staff writer

Email: ealvero@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6029

County plans to move forward with charging station

Cortez was selected to receive a state grant for a high-powered electric vehicle charging station, and it looks like Montezuma County will move forward with the project. ChargePoint Inc., an...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Greenlight a Veteran’ in Montezuma County

The city of Cortez and Montezuma County are encouraging residents to join in a national campaign to honor veterans on Nov. 11. The “Greenlight a Veteran” movement asks residents to change one light...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos water line replacements under way

The town of Mancos is currently replacing water main and service lines along Sunset Drive. The project aims to upgrade aging infrastructure, and is expected to wrap up around Nov. 18. Once...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Breathalyzer use sparks Mancos parents’ concerns

At a work session before the Oct. 21 school board meeting, community members were invited to share their concerns regarding the recent decision to give breath analysis tests to Mancos High School...

DATE: Oct. 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forum to discuss future of Dolores campus

The Dolores School District Re-4A is planning a big campus renovation, and staff is seeking community input on some key decisions. This year, the district plans to apply for a Building Excellent...

DATE: Oct. 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

County purchases 4 Corners Office Building from city

The Cortez City Council approved the $225,000 sale of a city-owned building to Montezuma County on Oct. 22. The 4 Corners Office Building, at 25306 County Road L, will be used as an evidence room...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school district announces changes in technology, facilities

The Dolores School District Re-4A has seen some significant changes in recent weeks that include technology, staffing and facilities. Outgoing board members The Oct. 10 regular school board meeting...

DATE: Oct. 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sources of Strength gears up for the year

It takes a whole community to confront youth suicide – and people and programs in place for crisis response, intervention and prevention. While it’s crucial to have supports at all points of the...

DATE: Oct. 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge celebrates new facility

The Bridge’s new facility is now open and ready for use. The shelter has been a crucial part of the Cortez community for more than a decade, but the new site will allow it to not only shelter those...

DATE: Oct. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores forum addresses school community concerns

The Dolores school board and staff held a special meeting Oct. 9 at the Dolores Community Center to allow residents to share concerns and ask Superintendent Lis Richard questions about the...

DATE: Oct. 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school board talks state news, construction progress

The Mancos school board talked over issues both near and far at its regular meeting Monday evening: The campus renovation now valued at $19.5 million is underway, with about $5.5 million in...

DATE: Oct. 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Talking death over tea and cakes

Death Cafes have swept the world as a way to tackle a taboo subject head-on – and Mancos has joined in the movement. Every third Thursday of the month, a handful of conversation-minded residents...

DATE: Oct. 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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