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Montezuma County

Mancos Brewing hosts Snowy Plovers spring music and pop-up sale

Mancos Brewing hosts Snowy Plovers spring music and pop-up sale

event will feature music, crafts, food and more

Emergency alert sent to residents after domestic violence incident in Cortez

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Emergency alert sent to residents after domestic violence incident in Cortez

suspects arrested; man is found hiding in a closet

Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

one injured in blaze that shut down traffic on Main Street

Landowners in Chicken Creek permanently conserve 720 acres outside Mancos

Landowners in Chicken Creek permanently conserve 720 acres outside Mancos

easement is on land that’s a ‘transition and gateway to public lands,’ landowner says

Cortez Police Department announces warrant for arrest of Duece Martinez

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Cortez Police Department announces warrant for arrest of Duece Martinez

Martinez was sentenced in five cases in January

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

Montezuma County considered ‘at-risk’ for a measles outbreak

than 95% of its K-12 population is vaccinated

Plea hearing for Cortez theft suspect rescheduled

The Durango Herald

Plea hearing for Cortez theft suspect rescheduled

Chowen arrested on suspicion of theft, identity theft, contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Man suspected in a Cortez car chase that injured an officer, woman and child

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Man suspected in a Cortez car chase that injured an officer, woman and child

pursuit, officer hits car containing three people

Canyonland Solar Project awaits approval in Montezuma County

Canyonland Solar Project awaits approval in Montezuma County

project would be near Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and Goodman Point

Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez

Montezuma County’s first sober living facility opens in Cortez

Residents must be at least 30 days clean and have ‘motivation to continue the recovery journey’

Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday

Remains of man missing in Mesa Verde since start of 2024 discovered Friday

man’s vehicle and phone were found in the park at the time he went missing

Man arrested at Cortez nightclub after late-night reports of gunfire

The Durango Herald

Man arrested at Cortez nightclub after late-night reports of gunfire

Suspect allegedly pointed handgun at his cousin

Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man

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Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man

Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023

Mancos school board and community split over proposed affordable housing project

Mancos school board and community split over proposed affordable housing project

votes to hold off on discussions until after election in November

February 28, 2025

Hundreds gather in Dolores to meet with Rep. Jeff Hurd staffer

Hundreds gather in Dolores to meet with Rep. Jeff Hurd staffer

Republican’s regional director never showed up

February 25, 2025

Blood draw warrant for former Montezuma DA ‘illegal,’ defense attorney says

Blood draw warrant for former Montezuma DA ‘illegal,’ defense attorney says

files motion to suppress evidence in DWI case

February 24, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team announces seizure of trafficked drugs

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Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team announces seizure of trafficked drugs

than 6 pounds of meth, 3 pounds of cocaine and other items seized

February 8, 2025

DA’s office announces diversion agreement with Cortez Superintendent Burris

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DA’s office announces diversion agreement with Cortez Superintendent Burris

Agreement says Burris must receive training on mandatory reporting law and create a safety plan

February 6, 2025

Home burns down near Mancos on Wednesday

Home burns down near Mancos on Wednesday

people or animals were injured

January 31, 2025

Mancos school board commends superintendent in evaluation

Mancos school board commends superintendent in evaluation

also discusses success with its cellphone policy

January 30, 2025

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

January 29, 2025

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary

January 29, 2025

Warrant issued for driver in Cortez suspected of hitting man, leaving scene

Warrant issued for driver in Cortez suspected of hitting man, leaving scene

was reportedly driving a gray Impala when she struck man

January 25, 2025

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

January 22, 2025