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Cameryn Cass
Position: Special to The Journal

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

Mancos marshal’s new office is under construction

It’s five times the size of the old one, solar powered and will support a growing squad

Cortez City Council hears community’s complaints and revises water rates

Council ends tiered water rate structure – for now – and adopts a fixed rate for single-family homes

A ‘Million Dollar’ guided trek in the San Juan Mountains

This summer marks the second year of hut-to-hut-to-hut backcountry trekking trips led by the San Juan Mountain Guides

‘Dire straits’: Cortez Fire agrees to put a sales tax on November ballot

Cortez Fire Protection District is $250K in debt and hopes a sales tax will pass to add about $3.3 million to its budget

Sheriff: Armed Mancos man shot dead after refusing deputies’ commands

Thompson approached deputies in ‘threatening manner,’ refused to drop rifle, Nowlin says