Position: Journal Staff Writer

Email: jgonzalez@the-journal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6048

Town may purchase Cortez bandwidth

Cortez and Dolores are working together for faster Internet in government offices. The Cortez City Council on Jan. 13 approved a memorandum of understanding that allows the town of Dolores to buy...

DATE: Jan. 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Mesa Verde Country hires new director

Local tourism engine Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau has hired longtime Cortez resident Kelly Kirkpatrick as its new executive director. "I'm very excited," said Kirkpatrick. "I'm...

DATE: Jan. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Veterans office sees big jump in visits

The number of office visits last year to the Montezuma County Department of Veterans Services saw a 91 percent spike when compared with 2013 numbers, a jump officials say is the result of...

DATE: Jan. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Medical shop seeking retail license

Owners of the Mancos medical marijuana shop, Bud Farm, say they hope to be open for retail business by March. Although the retail classification will expand its customer base, owner Jim Cody says...

DATE: Jan. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Hospital boards plan $12M wing

The Southwest Memorial Hospital building is turning 41 next year, and board members say it's showing its age. The remedy? A "21st century" in-patient wing, estimated to cost $12 million, that...

DATE: Jan. 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

CMS students tackle technology, engineering issues at Science Fair

The gym at Cortez Middle School on Thursday Jan. 15 was brimming with over 250 students, as the annual Science Fair was in full swing. Student projects dotting the floor ranged from fun: “Does...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Hospital boards plan $12M wing

The Southwest Memorial Hospital building is turning 41 next year, and board members say it’s showing its age. The remedy? A “21st century” in-patient wing, estimated to cost $12 million, that...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez may sell bandwidth to Dolores

Cortez and Dolores are working together for faster Internet in government offices.The Cortez City Council on Jan. 13 approved a memorandum of understanding that allows the town of Dolores to buy...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Veterans office sees big jump in visits

The number of office visits last year to the Montezuma County Department of Veterans Services saw a 91 percent spike when compared with 2013 numbers, a jump officials say is the result of...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde Country hires new director

Local tourism engine Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau has hired longtime Cortez resident Kelly Kirkpatrick as its new executive director. “I’m very excited,” said Kirkpatrick. “I’m...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

County Habitat for Humanity planning major rehabilitation projects in 2015

While 2015 has just begun, it’s already shaping up to be a big year for Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County. In December, the organization purchased three new, but incomplete homes in Cortez...

DATE: Jan. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

SCCC adds classes geared to business

Southwest Colorado Community College is offering two courses this spring that cater to students and working professionals seeking an edge in the job market. The college is offering a one-semester...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Education

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