Shylee Graf
Position: Journal staff writer

Former Cortez resident loses service dog after water main break

Rose Romero’s dog Ivy died after being trapped in the garage of her Albuquerque home

Man arrested on drug charges after pickup crashes in Cortez

Suspected meth and fentanyl found at the scene

Tourism grew in Colorado in 2023

Dolores and La Plata counties saw growth from 2022

Expect delays on U.S. Highway 160 between Mancos and Durango

Construction crews are working to chip seal the road through September

Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally kicks off

Balloons speckled Parque de Vida Friday morning, will light up Friday evening

Owner of Mesa Verde Motel named winner of tourism award

Colorado Governor’s Office of Tourism grants hospitality award to co-owner Sally Dziedzic

Update: Fire in Mesa Verde National Park reaches 40% containment

Trees and brush within the perimeter continue to smolder

Missing 5-year-old boy located safe and healthy in Cortez

Martinez family takes Helliono Martinez to Sheriff’s Office

Colorado Bureau of Investigation still looking for missing 5-year-old boy

Helliono Martinez was last seen with his father, Charles Martinez, on July 16

Dolores Mountain Quilters to host quilt show

Biennial show gives public the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilts

Missing Cortez child last seen with his father

Helliono Martinez reported missing, was last seen with his father, Charles Martinez

Update: Teenager arrested for reports of shots fired appears in court

Juvenile is identified, has been linked to questions about mother’s death