Joseph Williams
Position: Journal staff writer

Southwest Health CEO talks about workforce attrition, regulatory burdens

Joe Theine works to add physicians in Cortez and Mancos

In a deadlocked vote, Montezuma County denies application for Mancos event venue

The intense, yearlong debate over Weber Hall has supporters and critics calling for an update to county’s land use code

Veterans Day celebrations held in Mancos, Dolores and Cortez

Veterans Day celebrations were abundant across Southwest Colorado. To kick off the festivities, Mancos fifth graders held a pancake breakfast Thursday for veterans at the district cafeteria...

Photos: Southwest Colorado celebrates Veterans Day

Festivities included a pancake breakfast and performances from local school bands.

Weber Hall’s owners stand their ground ahead of vote on events venue

For Jeremy and Silvina Moore, Tuesday’s decision will cap a year of damage control

Cortez Fire Protection District looking at ‘other alternatives’ after ballot measure fails

Fire Chief Roy Wilkinson is working with the department’s board to determine next steps.

Cortez’s new hot spot? A place to hang out

From coffee to basket weaving, local businesses are taking a community-driven approach to bringing in residents and visitors

NuVue opens Cortez cannabis dispensary amid slowdown in sales statewide

It’s the company’s sixth location in Colorado

The Boathouse on Grand brings Spain to the Four Corners

Jennifer and Dave Stewart combine local flavors with a Seville-style menu and ambiance

Montezuma County voters reject tax hike to boost the Cortez Fire Protection District’s budget

The $1 million increase would have helped offset staff raises and with equipment repairs

Dolores County approves tax hike to boost the Rico Fire Protection District’s budget

The measure is expected to add $35,000 in new funding for the RFPD.

After vote recount, Wall is sworn in to third term as a Ute councilman

After a recount, Wall beats challenger Leland Collins in the October election by six votes