Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

Hispanic and Basque sheepherders on Haycamp Mesa left artistic legacy in aspens

Cultural Historic Landscape on San Juan National Forest wins state archaeology award

Ute Mountain Rodeo kicks off at Montezuma County Fairgrounds this week

Three-night event features professional competitors, country music and Rob Yates Memorial Cowboy Golf Tournament

Car theft suspects appear in Montezuma and La Plata courts

Couple led law enforcement agencies on chase from New Mexico to Mancos

Arizona man faces charge of vehicular homicide after motorcyclist dies in Cortez crash

Car driver faces charges; motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

Boutique Air flight from Phoenix diverted to Cortez airport

Plane landed safely after reported ‘pressurization issue’; no passengers aboard

Bears Ears archaeologist releases book on backwoods adventures

Burrillo will embark on a book tour in Southwest Colorado

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

Colorado Department of Agriculture seizes over 100 animals from Montezuma County property

Civil complaint alleges neglect, mistreatment of livestock and companion animals; injunction issued against couple

Plan for Towaoc grocery store gets a boost

Tribe embarks on a capital campaign to raise $12 million to address food desert

Mesa Verde National Park works to save famous cliff dwelling from weakened arch

Sandstone bridge above Spruce Tree House has needed stabilization work in the past

Flying Pig Boutique earns award in Dolores

Iconic clothing boutique is 2021 Business of the year

BLM seeks to expand fertility control efforts for wild horses and burros

$20 million available for contractors to administer programs