Jessica Pace
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: (970), 375-4586

Mining claims are cheap but complex real estate

Most claims are under $225,000

Silverton’s resident mascot and wolf-dog dies

Town laments loss of beloved mascot

Southern Ute’s Growth Fund director retires after 28 years

Bob Zahradnik helped tribe realize wealth in energy, real estate

Hesperus elk operation on its way out

Fort Lewis College may not extend contract

Tips for home buying preparation this spring

High demand, low inventory means buyers must come prepared

Elk hunting, breeding operation on its way out

With a new managerial arrangement expected to be finalized next month, it appears that at least one of six leases at the Old Fort campus in Hesperus won’t be renewed next year. P...

Southern Ute fund faces lawsuit from Cortez contractor

Plaintiff asking $15 million for bankruptcy

Communities, state agencies await EPA reimbursement from Gold King spill

Conversations with EPA leave some less than optimistic

Southern Utes’ goals for shale drilling attract scrutiny

Environmental groups demand thorough review of development plans

Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016

Environmental Protection Agency officials say by next month they intend to provide La Plata and San Juan counties a list of tasks it expects to complete in 2016 at the proposed Bonita Pe...

EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement

La Plata County: Cellphone tower could ruin view from train, house

Application for Animas Valley structure expected soon