Author - The Journal
Benjamin Rubin
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Region 9 wants you to weigh in with community well-being survey

Community input sought for biennial Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners event still scheduled in Lewis-Arriola after community concern

Executive director says flyer was reworded from ‘eliminate’ to ‘defeat’ ‘the radical left’

Two shots fired outside food pantry; two arrested at Montezuma Park

Witnesses said they saw one man holding a gun chase another man down an alleyway

Man arrested on alleged ties to Cortez gas station robbery in 2023

Andrew Garrett Barry allegedly stole a box of Snickers and $750

Mancos to consider letting Riverwood RV Resort operate year-round

Restrictions intended to prevent a mobile home park

GOCO announces $3M for outdoor programs for Montezuma, Ute Mountain Ute youths pending board vote

$2.1 million would go to Montezuma Inspire Coalition and $900k for a new Ute group

Dolores fails insurance audit, might need to pay $63k to replace overheating bleachers

Town explores other options to address bleachers ahead of upcoming budgetary workshop

First responders mark 9/11 by climbing 110 flights at Lewis-Arriola station

This year marks the 10th since the event was first held at the station

New Main Street novelty store with sexually explicit items attracts ire of Cortez locals

Shop owner says store is not an adult entertainment shop

Dolores board applauds community engagement at meeting but slips up recording for public comment section

Town Manager says IT issues will be addressed; Trustees choose to keep recording workshop discussion meetings

Colorado Attorney General to speak in Cortez on Friday

AG Weiser announced in January he is running for Colorado governor

Prescribed burns planned for Dolores Ranger District

Forest Service says burns will begin mid-September and may generate visible smoke