Position: Reporter

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 970-564-6032

About: Rachel comes to the Journal as the business/arts and entertainment reporter. She grew up in Amarillo, Texas and received her associates in journalism from Amarillo College in May 2012. This is Rachel's second time making her home in Cortez, the first time, taking classes at Pueblo Community College and working retail while getting through school. She returned to Texas to finish her degree only to have her love of the outdoors and fear of 110-degree weather lead her back here. She has a passion for music, books and writing and enjoys taking her clumsy Rottweiler, Sir Harrison, on walks through the neighborhood. She lives here in Cortez with her fiance and their adorable daughter. Read More

Four Corners Materials honored for environmental effort with reclamation project

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety presented Four Corners Materials with the Jack Starner Memorial Reclamation Award for outstanding environmental efforts at the Hindmarsh...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

Mountain High Pizza now a cafe

Where friends come to meet, lollygaggers come to grab a seat and good folk come to eat. That's the new motto for Mountain High Pizza since moving their restaurant to 18806 Highway 491 in Lewis.The...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

Empire Electric raising rates

The first of the year is the time for change. New Year's resolutions are being decided upon and people are vowing on better decision making. Perhaps that should include being more environmentally...

DATE: Dec. 15, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Making Christmas a little more special

'Tis the season for happiness and laughter, time with family and friends, and giving to those less fortunate. While families are busy making memories with holiday traditions, new and old, other...

DATE: Dec. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ready for 'The Nutcracker'

Ivana Shirley-Kibel is a very busy girl. At nearly 11 years old, she keeps her mother, Tammie Shirley, on her toes. This year it was cheerleading, gymnastics, basketball and dance. A few years ago...

DATE: Dec. 12, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New Mesa Verde visitor center set to open soon

Mesa Verde National Park is approaching one of the most anticipated moments since the park opened in 1906. The Mesa Verde National Park Research and Visitor Center will soon be open to the public....

DATE: Dec. 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

More room for Envy

When Marsha Rule opened her latest boutique, things were going to be different. She would let her past experiences guide her. Any mistakes made are purely learning tools.Rule is a Cortez native and...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

The Messiah is open to all

The Messiah has long been traditionally sung and adored by choirs, soloists and audience members. This tremendous piece of religious music was written by George Frederic Handel in 1741 and...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

chuckwagon vittles

The cowboy way is the only way for Canyon Trails Ranch. Tucked down into McElmo Canyon, the ranch is known for horseback rides into the Valley of the Gods for anyone wanting a true cowboy...

DATE: Dec. 5, 2012 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Imagination Library program targets youngsters

The Cortez Rotary Club has begun implementing the international reading program, Dolly's Imagination Library, for all residents living in Montezuma County.As of Nov. 2, Shane Hale, chairman on the...

DATE: Dec. 4, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ready for some football?

The business of football has always been about socializing. Super Bowls, Rose Bowls and salsa bowls go hand in hand. The restaurants in Cortez that cater to football affairs are not, however,...

DATE: Dec. 3, 2012 | CATEGORY: Business

Who says you can’t come home again?

Ruth Wilson-Francisco is a free bird. She flew the nest long ago but her heritage is bound to this area. She knows when to migrate home and always returns there.Wilson-Francisco, 52, was born in...

DATE: Nov. 30, 2012 | CATEGORY: Living

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