Position: Journal staff writer

Email: ealvero@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6029

Lodgers tax discussions continue

Nothing definite has been decided about the Montezuma County lodgers tax allocations, but it appears Mancos is doing its fair share of bringing in tourism dollars. Earlier this year, the Montezuma...

DATE: Sept. 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to hold Open Studio Tour next week

Art lovers of all sorts are invited to take a stroll in downtown Mancos for a self-guided studio tour. This is the fifth Mancos Artist Open Studio Tour, and it will take place all-day Sept. 21,...

DATE: Sept. 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Dirty Work’ will take spotlight at Raven Narratives

Next weekend, brave community members are invited to share their impromptu tales of “Dirty Work” for the latest rendition of the Raven Narratives. The Raven Narratives is a storytelling event held...

DATE: Sept. 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harvest Brew Fest returning to Cortez

September has arrived, and that means the annual Harvest Brew Fest is coming to Cortez. This is the 21st year of the Brew Fest, which will take over Parque de Vida from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14,...

DATE: Sept. 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez planning commissioners approve land use code

An updated land use code for Cortez is inching toward approval, although city staff members are still receiving feedback. Tuesday night, The Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission approved the...

DATE: Sept. 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos library celebrates banned books

Mancos librarian Jenni Kitchen loves banned books. And she believes strongly that libraries have a responsibility to “keep the light on” by providing access to books and other materials, edgy or...

DATE: Sept. 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos Valley River Film Festival features films on canyons

Outdoor adventure films are returning to Mancos this fall, for the third annual Mancos Valley River Film Festival. The two-day event is hosted by Mancos Valley Resources, with proceeds going toward...

DATE: Sept. 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos library to celebrate 10 years

The Mancos Public Library will soon celebrate a decade of operations in its current building. After 10 years of operation at its riverside home at 211 W. First St., the library will be hosting an...

DATE: Sept. 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Green Beret honored in Cortez memorial service

Five months after Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay died in combat, a few hundred residents, military companions, friends and family gathered at Parque de Vida on Saturday afternoon to honor the Cortez...

DATE: Aug. 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Atmos donates $50,000 to local Habitat for Humanity

Atmos Energy recently donated $50,000 to help Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County build a more energy-efficient home. Specifically, the funds will be used to build the nonprofit’s 2020...

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

EV charging station may come to Cortez

An electric vehicle charging station might pop up at the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez. The station would be funded by a state grant, Osprey, Empire Electric Association and the city of Cortez....

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

Four local schools hit highest state accreditations

This week, the Colorado Department of Education released preliminary accreditations for schools across the state, and four Cortez campuses have achieved the highest accreditation plan rating. This...

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

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