Position: Journal Staff Writer

Email: jgonzalez@the-journal.com

Phone Number: 970-564-6048

Prime time for fall colors still a week or two away

Fall leaf peepers in Southwest Colorado have another week or so until prime viewing, experts say. According to the most recent Fall Leaves Report from the San Juan National Forest, Silverton is the...

DATE: Sept. 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fashion show at Four Seasons benefits Cancer Coalition

Five years ago, Love on a Hanger owner Tiffani Waters got the idea to host a little fashion show at J. Fargo's restaurant, as a fun way to show off merchandise from her Main Street ladies clothing...

DATE: Sept. 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Living

Marshal reports rash of vehicle break-ins

There have been nine reports of theft and vehicle break-ins in the past 60 days in Mancos, and town Marshal John Cox is urging residents to keep vehicles and homes locked. Cox says there have been...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brew Fest raises more than $10,000

After a successful first run of the Mancos Valley Summer Brew Fest, event coordinators Kathy Hands and DeWayne Johnson were able to donate $10,400 to Mancos Valley Resources and Mancos River Trails...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marshal invites calls on barking dogs

After hearing frustrated complaints from residents who claim barking dogs are causing sleepless nights, Mancos town Marshal John Cox encouraged them at a Sept. 9 town board meeting to contact his...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Harvest Fest draws a hungry crowd to Grand Avenue

Aroma from homemade pies, breads, pasta, casseroles and more wafted out from the Mancos Community Center on Sunday evening, as part of the second-annual Fall Harvest Festival.The popular community...

DATE: Sept. 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage is set for fashion show

Five years ago, Love on a Hanger owner Tiffani Waters got the idea to host a little fashion show at J. Fargo’s restaurant, as a fun way to show off merchandise from her Main Street ladies clothing...

DATE: Sept. 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Kiva starts school year in new downtown location

The Children’s Kiva Montessori School has rapidly transformed its space at 25 N. Beech St. from a warehouse into an open-floor plan schoolhouse, only months after gaining a conditional-use permit...

DATE: Sept. 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Food Market, Elks team up for food backpacks for vets

The Cortez Elks Lodge and Dolores Food Market have stepped up to help disabled veterans who need food and basic supplies. A $2,000 Beacon grant from the National Elks Foundation enables the local...

DATE: Sept. 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - Living

Nowlin wraps up river case

Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin told boating advocates on Tuesday that the June rafting accident was a "wake-up call" for all river users to pay attention and communicate with one another. No...

DATE: Sept. 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Photographer showing unseen work

Four years since debuting her work at the Raven House Gallery in downtown Mancos, local artist Janet Chanay will be exhibiting previously unseen work at the gallery on Sept. 11. Drawing inspiration...

DATE: Sept. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - Living

Glut in supply, low demand lead to hay slump

Hay producers are taking a hit as high hay supply, low oil and milk prices, and low demand from dairy farmers have combined to lower hay prices. According to data from the Colorado Department of...

DATE: Sept. 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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