Author - The Journal
Ann Marie Vanderveen
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Southwest Colorado representatives talk healthcare, criminal justice and data centers

Cleave Simpson and Katie Stewart find common ground in championing rural issues at state Capitol

Long-standing Cortez restaurant Once Upon A Sandwich sold

On Main Street, some things change and others remain the same

The Dirty Turkeys delivers high energy punk to Dolores

Small-town crowd catches the affection of college house band

Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

Earthship construction in McElmo Canyon invites volunteers

Ancient Echoes seeks help constructing bathhouse out of trashed or recycled materials

Free squash planting workshop to teach indigenous methods in Cortez

Good Sam’s Food Pantry to promote water resources and Indigenous knowledge in new gardening workshop

Polis to recognize KSUT executive director for creative leadership in Southwest Colorado

Tami Graham reflects on her work in public media and the arts

Mancos town board approves letter in support of immigration enforcement reform bills

ICE activity has stoked fear among some residents

Cortez finance and tourism directors cautiously optimistic

City benefiting from domestic visitors and growing development; inflation and low consumer confidence remain concerns

Free family wellness program comes to Cortez in June

Six-week course for teens and parents focuses on cooking, stress management

Cortez City Council proclaims June Pride Month amid disagreement

Two councilors voted ‘no’ after lengthy debate

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says