Author - The Journal
Benjamin Rubin
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Update: Child who went missing in San Juan Mountains is found

Sheriff’s Office says child was taken to a hospital

Steps taken on Paths to Mesa Verde Trail project, but costs increase

With planning and design almost done, trail was initially estimated to cost $5.7 million but now approaches $14.7 million

Tourism bureau threatened with fine by Cortez after causing delays to city’s own audit

Mesa Verde Country nearly given penalty of $50K by city for missing deadline on financial audit

Mature pines protected in logging agreement

The San Juan Citizens Alliance and Center for Biological Diversity reached an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to protect older pine trees during a long-awaited timber operation that led to litigation

Second round of opioid settlement funds available for Southwest Colorado

The Southwest Opioid Response District opens second grant cycle of nearly $450k to fund projects

Overhead costs: Some Cortez roofs in need of replacement, but funding isn’t readily available

City Council gave the go-ahead for a water treatment plant replacement but three other city roofs still await overhauls

Here’s a look at real estate in Montezuma County, according to Four Corners Board of Realtors

Numbers provided by the Realtors board show that housing market has remained stable in the area

Update: City invites public to weigh in on ‘magic mushrooms’ regulations

City adopting rules on how it will oversee centers that cultivate or administer psychedelic mushrooms

Tax incentives bring Mancos Opera House closer to opening

State Economic Development Commission approves a new set of tax credits for donations made to the Mancos Creative District

Smoke plume is detected over Cortez as air quality reaches moderate level

Cortez, Mancos and Towaoc all have moderate air quality index levels

Cortez council to consider milder court options for underage possession of pot

Most young suspects are sent to district court, alongside severe cases

How one couple went from Vegas circus to Cortez chocolate magic

Bryan Davis and Joanne Haruta offer mouthwatering, fun-filled chocolate tours south of town