Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

Five new coronavirus outbreaks reported for Cortez

Grocery store, retailer and hotel report staff infections

New year’s first baby at Southwest Memorial is born to Dove Creek family

Extended family welcomes Samuel Chanson Jude Montgomery

Montezuma County Patriots rally in Cortez to condemn election results

Trump supporters echo president’s claims of fraud

Montezuma County Health Department vaccinates 300 so far

Southwest Colorado leads state in vaccine utilization

The Bridge Shelter adjusts for pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has compounded the problems of homelessness, but Cortez was more prepared for the layer of crisis thanks to the newly built Bridge Emergency Shelter. On t...

Cortez Christmas Bird Count posts record numbers

Two new species documented in the area

John Porter leaves a legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

Porter, who brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years, dies at age 87

Stolen car found engulfed in flames south of Cortez

Suspect fled on foot in McElmo Canyon

Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down

Project removes natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers

No new outbreaks for Montezuma, Dolores counties

Two businesses resolve outbreaks

Dolores drafts regulations for short-term vacation rentals

Rules require safety inspections, annual permit and occupancy limits

Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities

Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect