Author - The Journal
Benjamin Rubin
Position: Journal Staff Writer

CEO of Southwest Health System talks rural health care, federal cuts

As Medicaid cuts work their way through the Senate, Southwest Health System is in fairly good standing, said CEO Joe Theine, but uncertainty remains

Mesa Verde National Park reports rise in non-native plants, fall in Mancos River

Density of one rare plant species declines

Cortez centers safety with updated Fourth of July plans

Three emergencies cut short the fireworks last year, but the city says it will have additional safety resources this year

Dolores residents oppose new Dollar General as developer presents his case to County Commission

‘Not consistent with rural character’

‘You don’t have to be Scottish to have fun’: Eighth annual Celtic Fair comes to Cortez

Beer proceeds from the event will go to a local charity that aids victims of sexual and domestic violence

Seven injured in head-on collision north of Dolores

State Patrol: One person flown directly from scene of crash; three from the hospital

Behavioral health services for Sheriff's Office see possible new funding, renewed contract

County commissioners OK application for a behavioral health services grant

New study says Colorado has sixth-highest homeowners insurance premiums

Colorado’s average homeowners can expect to pay $1,640 for insurance premiums, or 35% higher than the national average of $1,213

Mancos BurroFest brings community together to celebrate donkeys

A donkey from Idaho Springs won the main obstacle course during the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ event

New electric-vehicle charging station comes to Cortez

Tesla station was funded by the Colorado Energy Office and Colorado Department of Transportation

Infant reportedly uninjured after deadly head-on crash east of Cortez

State Patrol: Head-on collision occurred when Honda CRV tried to pass multiple cars

Montezuma County auctioning off some property

County Board approves new agreement with online auction company