Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

Dolores bar scene hopping

Three drinking <br/>establishments<br/>set to reopen this year

Commercial music studio opens

A modern music studio with a retro touch has opened its doors in Dolores. Back Stage Recording, located at 313 Railroad Ave., is the inspiration of three music professionals: Dean...

Hunter to stay on board

Suckla irritated <br/>by letter critical <br/>of deck variance

Hunter to stay on board Suckla irritated by letter critical of deck variance

A letter to the editor written by Tim Hunter criticizing Montezuma County commissioners' decision to grant a land-use code variance for an illegal deck on the Dolores River was sharply denou...

New vets trained in latest technologies

There is a nationwide shortage of veterinarians, but Montezuma Veterinary Clinic, in Cortez, has managed to snag two of the brightest and most dedicated animal doctors available. ...

Chacoans traded for chocolate

Researchers ponder how cacao from Mexico could have reached the Southwest

Motion to remove Hunter from board fails

Suckla irritated by letter<br/>critical of deck variance

The country life

Montezuma County Fair spotlights traditions

Motorcycle ballet

Vintage trials back for Escalante Days

Just Spoolin’ Around makes chairs in the round

They look like they’re made for giants, but Bil Idzenda’s huge chairs are craftily designed for normal-sized people. His hobby when not teaching third graders in Bloomfield, N.M.,...

Fairgrounds grandstand roof bid accepted

Mr. Concrete and Construction, of Cortez, has been awarded the contract for constructing a roof over the outdoor grandstands at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. The successful bi...

Dolores riders show their skills at the fair

The first morning of the Montezuma County fair was perfectly sunny and clear as three teenage equestrians from Dolores prepared for their English riding event. Looking alert and s...