Author - The Journal

Tobie Baker

Position: Staff reporter

Email: tbaker@the-journal.com

Journal starts webzine

For nearly 25 years, the Tribal College Journal has been published in Mancos, but the periodical recently launched an online presence. "We are the only publication specifically ta...

DATE: Nov 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Judge amends charges in Roatcap case

Charges against a Dolores man accused of starting the Roatcap Fire in October 2012 have been amended to include seven victims. Previous District Attorney Russell Wasley initially...

DATE: Nov 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Task force will ID sites

Public invited to help inventory town's historic structures

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Burn scar from Weber Fire offers a teachable moment

With a magnifying glass, some curious, youthful eyes recently gazed at a tiny helicopter seed in new, nutrient rich soils. On an after school tour of the Weber burn scar, a group ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Area drivers pay more for gas than Colorado average

Gasoline prices in Cortez have fallen sharply recently, but buyers are getting squeezed at the pumps. On Main Street Tuesday, Nov. 5, the average price for regular gasoline was $3...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Tribal College Journal starts arts webzine

For nearly 25 years, the Tribal College Journal has been published in Mancos, but the periodical recently launched an online presence. "We are the only publication specifically ta...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Mystery of lost war medals is revealed

With tears streaming down her face, Ester Reed gently placed her fingers on a display case of military honors awarded to her long-lost love, Robert M. Williford. "Bob was the love...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Mystery of lost medals revealed

With tears streaming down her face, Ester Reed gently placed her fingers on a display case of military honors awarded to her long-lost love, Robert M. Williford. “Bob was the love...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Code enforcement cited for compassion

Living in an RV on South Maple Street, a disabled woman has been in violation of a city ordinance for nearly five months. In June, the city adopted Ordinance 1179, which bans occu...

DATE: Nov 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lack of living wage hits county

Many residents are forced to make ‘undesirable choices’

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery swells for decorated war hero lost at sea

Medals discovered in Arkansas tied to WWII submariner from Cortez

DATE: Oct 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inmate ID'd in jail death

Autopsy to be performed on Arizona man

DATE: Oct 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News