Cortez

Courts and Crime

Trinadie Lopez faces trial for 2023 street shooting in Cortez

Bystander wounded in shooting; jury selection could be long, judge says

March 26, 2024

Community

Bike tour to benefit Cortez Police Department in honoring Sgt. Michael Moran in May

bike ride, hosted by SHIELD616, will span four days

March 20, 2024

Courts and Crime

Scott Chilleen’s sentencing pushed back after defense requests evidentiary hearing

Chilleen was set to be sentenced Monday for 2021 crash

March 20, 2024

Sports

Eli Tomac places 7th overall in Indianapolis triple crown

places fourth in the first of three Supercross races

March 20, 2024

Local News

Spring snowstorm expected to hit Southwest Colorado this weekend

Temperatures expected to cool after weeks in the mid 50s

March 14, 2024

Education

PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11

March 7, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez police seek man who allegedly attacked woman in City Market parking lot

is suspected of putting a gun to a woman’s head and pulling her from a vehicle

March 4, 2024

Community

Durango musician Ely Cartwright to perform new songs across Southwest Colorado

Cartwright, who has new album titled ‘One Take Sessions,’ will take center stage in Durango, Cortez and Pagosa Springs

March 3, 2024

Local News

BLM seeks comment about enforcement rules across Southwest Colorado

would give teeth to existing restrictions on land around Silverton, Durango and Cortez

February 29, 2024

Community

Mesa Verde National Park moving forward to stabilize Spruce Tree House

project will help stabilize the arch that houses the structures

February 29, 2024

Courts and Crime

Cortez woman faces jury trial after refusing to move parked RV

had 96 hours to move her vehicle after her court case at the beginning of February

February 27, 2024

Local News

More snowfall predicted throughout the week in Southwest Colorado

Atmospheric rivers continue to help snowpack, despite dry start to the winter

February 6, 2024

Courts and Crime

Mancos man found guilty of vehicular homicide in 2021 crash

Edouard Chilleen denied he was driving in crash that killed woman

January 26, 2024

Courts and Crime

Update: Lyndreth Wall put in halfway house in Denver; no word on resignation

Council responds to federal indictment in sex case

January 22, 2024

Regional News

Ballantine Communications welcomes new CEO/publisher

Blais looks to use strong business background to propel company

January 13, 2024

Community

Two die in plane crash in forest north of Dolores

Single-engine plane discovered Sunday afternoon

January 10, 2024

Community

Pueblo Seed and Food Company to open for 2024

Cortez company, which will open on Jan. 19, sells products made from whole grains, along with a long list of…

January 4, 2024

Courts and Crime

Officers won’t face charges after killing suspect in slaying of Cortez police Sgt. Moran

Officers identified; district attorney says they were ‘legally justified’

January 3, 2024

Local News

Cortez police officer returned fire during fatal traffic stop

Colorado Bureau of Investigation said suspect fired shots ‘almost immediately’

December 8, 2023

Community

Sgt. Michael Moran remembered as ‘hero, dad, son and friend’ at Cortez service

was shot and killed in the line of duty last Wednesday

December 6, 2023

Local News

Hundreds pay tribute to fallen Cortez police officer

Procession includes more than 400 law enforcement personnel

December 6, 2023

Gallery

Photos: Funeral procession for Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

Hundreds of law enforcement vehicles escort the body of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

December 6, 2023

Courts and Crime

Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop

December 2, 2023

Local News

Video: Candlelight vigil held for fallen Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

Hundreds attend Candlelight vigil for Cortez police Sgt. Michael Moran

December 1, 2023