Author - The Journal
Benjamin Rubin
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Man arrested on alleged ties to Cortez gas station robbery in 2023

Andrew Garrett Barry allegedly stole a box of Snickers and $750

Mancos to consider letting Riverwood RV Resort operate year-round

Restrictions intended to prevent a mobile home park

GOCO announces $3M for outdoor programs for Montezuma, Ute Mountain Ute youths pending board vote

$2.1 million would go to Montezuma Inspire Coalition and $900k for a new Ute group

Dolores fails insurance audit, might need to pay $63k to replace overheating bleachers

Town explores other options to address bleachers ahead of upcoming budgetary workshop

First responders mark 9/11 by climbing 110 flights at Lewis-Arriola station

This year marks the 10th since the event was first held at the station

New Main Street novelty store with sexually explicit items attracts ire of Cortez locals

Shop owner says store is not an adult entertainment shop

Dolores board applauds community engagement at meeting but slips up recording for public comment section

Town Manager says IT issues will be addressed; Trustees choose to keep recording workshop discussion meetings

Colorado Attorney General to speak in Cortez on Friday

AG Weiser announced in January he is running for Colorado governor

Prescribed burns planned for Dolores Ranger District

Forest Service says burns will begin mid-September and may generate visible smoke

Update: Montezuma County Judge MacLaren could face removal for misconduct

Complaint alleges multiple acts, alleges judge misrepresented truth

Crews wind down operations on Stoner Mesa Fire

About 150 from 600 crew remain assigned to the fire

History buffs can travel to 19th-century Mancos Valley in reprint of cattleman’s memoir

The Montezuma Heritage Museum is launching a reprint of ‘Cow Talk: The Memoirs of George Menefee’