Jim Mimiaga

Position: Cortez Journal

Southwest Colorado museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars

A museum in southwest Colorado is restoring five historic, narrow-gauge freight cars

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New bike cost me old-school cred

According to my adventure log, Saturday was my fifth time riding the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, and once again I had a blast. But lately, my times are going in the wrong direction. I blame it on...

DATE: May 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: High School Sports

A contamination controversy fueled by gas spill

A prolonged dispute over land contaminated by fuel at a former gas station on Highway 160 has reached an impasse. Wild Wild Rest, located between Mancos and Mesa Verde National Park, used to host...

DATE: May 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

A contamination controversy

A prolonged dispute over land contaminated by fuel at a former gas station on Highway 160 has reached an impasse. Wild Wild Rest, located between Mancos and Mesa Verde National Park, used to host...

DATE: May 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

No plea bargain yet in fire case

District Court Judge Todd Plewe was skeptical of a plea bargain presented by prosecutors for a man charged with starting a wildfire south of Dolores. Roger "Bucky" Stratton, 54, has been charged...

DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Big thrills during a short season

The lower Dolores River below McPhee dam will not showcase its world-class rapids and canyons this year for boating enthusiasts. But rafters need not despair. The Dolores River upstream from the...

DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

No turn, no signs

Neighbors of Lebanon Estates are crying foul after traffic barricades and “no left turn” signs were illegally removed from the subdivision’s north entrance last week. The dust-up over neighborhood...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Touching history twice

In 1958, a 10-year old girl and her best friend watched their parents unearth amazing Native American artifacts as part of the Wetherill Mesa Archaeological Project. Growing up at Mesa Verde...

DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Calendar change proposed

The Dolores School board on Tuesday debated with teachers and parents on the best calendar schedule for next year, but had to delay the decision. Superintendent Scott Cooper advocated for starting...

DATE: May 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Touching history twice

In 1958, a 10-year old girl and her best friend watched their parents unearth amazing Native American artifacts as part of the Wetherill Mesa Archaeological Project. Growing up at Mesa Verde...

DATE: May 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Re-4A revamps construction plans

Estimated costs for new construction can be a blurry view, and often when the actual prices come into focus, there is a sense of sticker shock. That is what happened to Dolores school officials...

DATE: May 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Despite amendment, pot still illegal on federal lands

Colorado has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, but those who toke up on federal lands, including Mesa Verde National Park, are risking a citation. "It's illegal at the park, so don't...

DATE: May 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - News

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