Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

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

Low flow, warm water trigger fishing limits in Southwest Colorado

Anglers asked to fish only in the morning on Dolores, Animas and San Juan Rivers

Sheriff investigates suspicious deaths of two dogs near Cortez

Not enough evidence for criminal charges, says Sheriff Steve Nowlin; case remains open

Dolores awarded multiple grants for town upgrades

Funding supports new bathroom, bear mitigation, emergencies and river access

San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County

Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit

Dolores boating group launches new river camp for young people

Dolores River Boating Advocates expand programs to meet demand

Animal bites from pets increasing in Montezuma County

Issue raises importance of rabies vaccinations for pets, livestock

Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate

68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped

Monsoonal storms hit mountains but miss Cortez

July moisture just 6% of average; flash flood watch issued for southeast Utah

New leadership group forms in Montezuma County

Revival of education program about local issues and government is one goal