Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

Fourth of July celebration will return to Cortez

Fireworks are back after last year’s pandemic cancellation

Crash on U.S. Highway 491 north of Cortez injures driver

Pickup truck slams into back of semitrailer

Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road

Driver ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed

In nod to history, Mesa Verde National Park offers J&J vaccinations

Shots given in same building that once housed a hospital

Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway

Park sees increase in number of tourists; superintendent to retire this summer

Rock climber rescued in Cracked Canyon near Ophir

Man took a 30-foot fall in remote area

Ride the Rockies arrives in Cortez

Cyclists and support crews will camp in Parque de Vida, shop in host towns

Ute Mountain rodeo, music entertain crowd

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo a Cortez classic

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

Court hearing held for owners of dogs involved in incident on Montezuma Ave.

Defendants get suspended fines; restitution and vicious dog charge pending

Montezuma County declares drought disaster

State and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans

Dogs show off skills at agility trials in Cortez

Event put on by Durango Agility Dog Club