Cameryn Cass
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Manufactured housing: An untapped economic opportunity for Southwest Colorado?

Region 9 has a lack of affordable housing. Some think manufactured housing is part of the solution

Community donations fund new ambulance equipment in Cortez area

Southwest Health System ambulances now have automatic stretchers and CPR devices

Dolores Volunteer Fire & Rescue needs volunteers

There’s talk of integrating paid positions, which CFPD did in 2008, but they’re far from making it happen

CPW enforcing no-swimming rule at reservoir near Cortez

It’s not a new rule: Swimming and wading have always been prohibited, says CPW

Kokopelli Bike & Board marks 30 years in business

The shop was founded 30 years ago, when two guys came to the area from Alabama with a dream to open a bike shop

Conservation means listening to what the land already knows

As Earth’s degradation becomes increasingly unignorable, Charissa Miijessepe-Wilson spoke about how Indigenous teachings can help restore it

Cortez saw nearly an extra inch of rain this July compared with July 2023

Although the city got more rain this July, it was still below the monthly average

Section of Wilson Mesa Trail will be closed through November

Two separate incidents of wires placed on the motorized trail in Sam Miguel County triggered a temporary closure that began July 13

Landfill delays recycling for paper, cardboard and plastic

The baler won’t be repaired until mid-August

The Mancos Commons is officially open

Those involved in the arts are hopeful it’ll put Mancos on the map as a printing hub

No space for livestock? No problem. Bring your cat to the fair instead.

Cat show opens the door for city dwellers to participate in the Montezuma County Fair

Cortez needs library and general services directors

Positions have been listed on their website