Jim Mimiaga
Position: Journal staff writer

New Mexico approves free college tuition for all residents; Utes included

Bill includes eligibility for Ute Mountain Ute, Southern Ute and Navajo tribes; 29 colleges participate

Telluride snowboarder killed in avalanche near Trout Lake

Helicopter guide service spots slide, drops off guides to search

Cortez woman faces murder charge in uncle’s slaying

Latonya Laura Ahasteen faces charge of second-degree homicide, is held on $750,000 bond

Cortez and Durango police join state effort to collect helmets, body armor for Ukraine

Equipment donated from more than 25 law enforcement agencies in Colorado

Rescuers respond to snowmobile crash in San Juan National Forest

Dolores County, Rico Fire and Flight For Life team up to rescue injured man

Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez

Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers

Dolores County Court prepares for trial in fatal shooting of bow hunter

Judge Plewe denies multiple pretrial motions from defense; trial set for May 16 in Dove Creek

Hesperus Ski Area expands hours, opens daily

Snowstorms allow slopes to operate every day starting Thursday

Update: Three people found dead in Cortez hotel room identified

Officials: No foul play suspected; drug use a possible cause

Wildlife officers search for mountain lion that scratched man near Cortez

Close encounter came after a commotion on porch on Road 24; trap is set

Injured climber rescued at Ouray Ice Park

Woman hit in head by falling debris; technical rope rescue performed

Wildlife officials seek information on Naturita poacher

Mule deer shot and left to rot on county road