Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

Career pathways program at Mancos School District grows

High school students spend afternoons earning college credits and certificates to enter workforce

BLM advisory council to host meetings on domestic sheep grazing

Zoom link, public comment available for Montrose meetings

Towaoc grocery store project seeks community input

Meetings will be held March 8-10; new market is planned for north of Ute Mountain Casino

Update: Bill to protect Dolores River is reintroduced in U.S. Senate

Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper revive National Conservation Area plan; Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces House version

San Juan National Forest increases firewood supply to Navajo Nation

Clearing small diameter wood improves forest health, benefits neighboring communities

Cortez police warn of fake $5 bills in area

Counterfeit bills were discovered in cash deposits from local businesses

Dolores’ Ashley Carelock wins Silverton Whiteout fat bike race

Dolores endurance racer defends her 2022 title; training for bike-packing race in Armenia

Snow closes Mesa Verde, schools in Dolores and Montezuma counties

Highways in SW Colorado and schools in Mancos remain open

Pueblo Farming Project presentation is March 7 in Cortez

Archaeology group resumes monthly meetings at First United Methodist

Modern bike and skate park proposed for Joe Rowell Park in Dolores

Citizen group formed to partner with town; fundraising has begun for $750,000 project

Hovenweep celebrates centennial year

Birthday party is Thursday at visitor center; special events planned throughout year

Colorado launches study on native pollinators

New state law calls for research; insects important for agriculture and ecology