Cortez

Courts and Crime

Isaac Sanchez held on bond in 22nd Judicial District; next court date set

Sanchez allegedly violated a restraining order and assaulted a woman

November 22, 2024

Education

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

November 21, 2024

Courts and Crime

Isaac Sanchez faces hearing in Cortez for a slew of charges since October

of the most recent incidents include allegedly assaulting a woman

November 20, 2024

Local News

New sports training facility opens on Main Street in Cortez

the Bench welcomes athletes of all ages and most sports

November 20, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police seeks man suspected of crashing car while fleeing police

reportedly reached 100 mph before crash

November 14, 2024

Community

Mike’s March to be held in honor of Sgt. Michael Moran

event will be held days before the anniversary of his death

November 13, 2024

Courts and Crime

Trinadie Lopez sentenced to six years for 2023 street shooting

determines that while Lopez didn’t fire the gun, he provided it

November 8, 2024

Local News

Cortez man who threatened to kill Democratic election officials pleads guilty

Ty Brockbank, 45, said his comments were made ‘out of fear, hate and anger’

October 24, 2024

Food

Farmers Market: Los Miramontes grows lavender and more in Cortez

Bryant family produces culinary, beauty and cleaning products featuring the purple plant

October 20, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested at Southwest Memorial Hospital after allegedly damaging vehicles and committing arson

vehicle caught on fire

October 11, 2024

Community

Cortez Municipal Airport renews contract with Denver Air Connection

Airline has provided services in Cortez for 20 months

October 10, 2024

Community

A spooky tale is making its way to the Sunflower Theatre

tale is for mature, adult audiences only

October 9, 2024

Education

Police reports on Cortez lockdowns reveal a whirlwind of rumors, but no weapons

were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed

October 8, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested for alleged Cortez arson and theft to appear in court

man was also involved in a Cortez fire last year

October 7, 2024

Education

PCC to host open house about forestry workforce

Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more

October 7, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez Independence Day shooter sentenced to 24 months’ probation

minor was found guilty and apologized to the community

October 4, 2024

Courts and Crime

Duece Martinez appears in the 22nd Judicial District for nine misdemeanor cases

Martinez is being held in Archuleta County

October 4, 2024

Local News

Cortez resident celebrates 100th birthday

Donahoo turned 100 on Oct. 2

October 3, 2024

Local News

Cortez police chief gets deployed by National Guard to support U.S. Border Patrol

Assistant Chief Andy Brock will fill during Vernon Knuckles’ absence

September 28, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested for threatening dog with firearm in Cortez

Reyes-Monge allegedly fired his gun to scare the dog

September 27, 2024

The Durango Herald

Cortez woman sentenced to maximum for murdering brother and another man

Sanders, 22, shot both men in the head, according to reports

September 25, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and…

September 22, 2024

The Durango Herald

Duece Martinez suspected in recent police chase, judge denies warrant

Martinez has multiple open cases in 22nd Judicial District Court

September 18, 2024

Courts and Crime

Man arrested after allegedly beating dog and threatening to stab woman

apparently tried to bite officers

September 13, 2024