Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

Travis Anderson hired as new Montezuma County administrator

Former Sheriff’s Office detective has degree in public administration

State grants $1 million for wildfire mitigation projects in Montezuma County

Mancos Conservation District awarded funds

Dolores County proposes two tax questions for November ballot

Sales tax would offset oil and gas revenues; lodgers tax would go to tourism and support housing and child care

New high-altitude helicopter donated to San Miguel Sheriff’s Office

$4.5 million craft will be used for search and rescue, wildfire mitigation, humanitarian aid

Flood watch issued for Four Corners and beyond

Flooding possible in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah, National Weather Service warns

Community meeting will discuss proposed solar project in Pleasant View

Invenergy Renewables plans 127-megawatt project in Montezuma County

Montezuma County and hospital face lawsuit after inmate dies

Civil complaint alleges negligent care of Kelroy Newman, who had a high blood alcohol content and facial injuries

Forecast calls for rain in Cortez and Durango

But the monsoonal pattern won’t be enough to break the drought

Mesa Verde fire nearly under control; lightning sparks others

Rain helps with fire danger, but risk is still high, officials say

Montezuma County Fair features community talent, agricultural roots

Annual summer event will be July 29-Aug. 6 at fairgrounds

Wildfire breaks out on Ute Mountain Ute land

Air attack dropping retardant; no structures threatened

Second suspect faces murder charge in death of uncle south of Cortez

Tanya Lori Ahasteen is arrested for first-degree murder, held on $1 million bond