Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

One dead after car crashes near Norwood, lands in river

Slick conditions possible factor; vehicle ended up in San Miguel River

Ironwood mill issued court injunction to remove giant wood chip pile

New management reports company on track to meet deadlines; goal is to restart operations next year

Dump site south of Mancos concerns neighbors

State health official visits site; new property owner reportedly plans to clean it up

EPA approves air quality rules for Northern Ute Tribe in Utah

New plan adds regulations to oil and gas producers; Uinta Basin has exceeded air quality standards

Semitrailers crash on U.S. 491 north of Cortez

One driver injured in crash after snowstorm

Cortez airport releases draft master plan for improvements

Upgrades would allow for increased passenger capacity; add second runway for general aviation

San Juan National Forest proposes recreation improvements

Bathrooms and parking lots would be added for trails near Dolores and Mancos; OHV trails would be widened

Cortez Christmas Dinner will be Dec. 25 at county annex

Traditional meal will be takeout; delivery offered for the homebound

Trailer reported stolen from Mesa Verde is recovered

Public tips aided law enforcement investigation; valuable contents still missing

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe will hold special election

Feb. 1 election is for one open tribal council seat

Snowstorm hits San Juan Mountains

Avalanche risk increases; but little snow sticks in lower valleys

Historian brought to life the tales of Montezuma County

June Head leaves a legacy of research and stories; decades of work culminated in new Heritage Museum in Cortez