Position: City editor, Journal staff writer

Email: parmijo@the-journal.com

Phone Number: (970) 564-6033

SCAPE to participate in national development program

Southwest Colorado’s program to diversify the local economy by aiding startup companies that look like promising job-creators has been chosen to participate in a national program to support rural...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seattle woman killed in Ouray County avalanche

A 44-year-old Seattle woman was killed Saturday when a falling block of ice caused an avalanche above her on the Dungeon Ice Climbing Route south of Ouray. Ouray County Emergency manager Glenn Boyd...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado may see a bit of snow Tuesday and Wednesday

A weak system that might bring snow flurries in lower valleys of Southwest Colorado and accumulations of up to 5 inches in the San Juan Mountains is expected to come through Tuesday. Erin Walter,...

DATE: Jan. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low-wage employees benefit from tight labor market

A booming economy is driving up wages for low-skilled and entry-level jobs across the nation. It’s true in Durango as well, and entry-level and younger workers appear to be the beneficiaries. “It’s...

DATE: Jan. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Storm likely to bring snow to Cortez

A snowstorm that will favor the eastern San Juan Mountains – with Wolf Creek Pass expected to receive between 12 to 16 inches – will move through Southwest Colorado on Thursday evening and Friday...

DATE: Jan. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Utes plan to open sports book

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe plans to open a sports book at its Ute Mountain Casino in Towaoc by May 1. Nicki Green, an attorney with the tribe, said tribal officials are exploring several gaming...

DATE: Jan. 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman unhurt after wandering off County Road P

Bev Muir is safe and sound after wandering off Montezuma County Road P and rolling her small SUV shortly after noon on Tuesday, but she hopes her inattention and bad luck prompts pavement fixes....

DATE: Jan. 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

City Market now charging for cash back

For folks looking to avoid paying for cash at ATMs, getting cash back at the grocery store has been a popular – and until recently – free option in Cortez and Durango. However, City Market, a...

DATE: Jan. 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Light snow expected late Sunday, early Monday

A small snow-producing system is expected to move through Southwest Colorado Sunday night and Monday morning with a stronger system likely to come through Thursday and lingering into Friday. “We...

DATE: Jan. 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economists don’t see recession in 2020, including Southwest Colorado

With the United States in its longest economic expansion ever, worry about when the next recession hits and how it might harm Southwest Colorado seemed to be a shadow looming over the 28th annual...

DATE: Jan. 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos man armed with machete arrested in attempted murder

A Mancos man remains in the Montezuma County Detention Center after he was arrested Sunday on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder after he allegedly jumped on a woman’s car on Main Street...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton challenger: Incumbent too media shy

Lauren Boebert, the pistol-packing owner of Shooters Grill in Rifle, is moving full-speed ahead with her primary challenge to unseat U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez – unperturbed by President...

DATE: Jan. 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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