Author - The Journal
Benjamin Rubin
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Crews keep flames from roads and Rico as Stoner Mesa Fire hits 7,100 acres

Command of fire to be transferred to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

Stoner Mesa Fire heads southwest, closer to Colorado 145 and County Road 38

Fire expands by 3,000 acres since previous day; less movement toward Rico but town still on ‘ready’ status

An opioid safety measure, one pill at a time

Southwest Health System pharmacy seeks SWORD funds to cover a new Eyecon 9430 automated pill counter, costing about $18K

Stoner Mesa Fire expands to 6,600 acres; Rico is on watch

Sprinkler systems being installed along some structures in Rico ‘out of an abundance of caution’

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin as monsoon season lags and Stoner Mesa Fire grows

New restrictions put in place across Southwest Colorado

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

The County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes

Results are in for the 4-H sale

Total livestock sales up $20k since last year, says 4-H Youth Development specialist

Highland bull calf presumed killed north of Mancos

Sheriff says case is still open but no probable cause to charge anyone

Small fire breaks out on Ute Mountain

Zuni Hotshot team combats half-acre fire, says public safety director

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

One site may have been affected, says public safety director

Cortez records more misdemeanors, but city is unsure why

Cases filed in Municipal Court are up about 60% in a year, but reasons are unclear