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Montezuma County

Dolores alumna and husband set their sights on Boston Marathon

Dolores alumna and husband set their sights on Boston Marathon

(Hite) Schlagel’s running roots began in Dolores

January 18, 2025

Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver

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Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver

man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone

January 13, 2025

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Cortez on Christmas Eve

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Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Cortez on Christmas Eve

Alcohol discovered at the scene

January 4, 2025

Man arrested at City Market after allegedly breaking another man’s jaw

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Man arrested at City Market after allegedly breaking another man’s jaw

man was arrested for refusing to tell officers his name

January 4, 2025

Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’

Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’

has been in Cortez since 1990

January 1, 2025

Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets

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Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets

Jeremiah Maestas also suspected of chase in La Plata County

December 31, 2024

Update: Suspect in death of boy in Towaoc is arrested in Utah

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Update: Suspect in death of boy in Towaoc is arrested in Utah

Jeremiah Hight was sought in the death of 7-year-old

December 25, 2024

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

December 20, 2024

Cortez native Nanabah Sam makes a name for herself as a model

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Cortez native Nanabah Sam makes a name for herself as a model

as Nanabah Grace in modeling community, she’s also cast member in upcoming Netflix show

December 20, 2024

Sheriff’s office violating open records law in Cortez DA’s alleged DUI case, watchdog says

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Sheriff’s office violating open records law in Cortez DA’s alleged DUI case, watchdog says

Records of warrant, draft documents and videos in crash being withheld

December 16, 2024

Child killed in Towaoc identified; GoFundMe started for family

Child killed in Towaoc identified; GoFundMe started for family

GoFundMe will go toward the child’s funeral and other expenses

December 13, 2024

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended by police

December 12, 2024

Colorado lawmakers work to protect Dolores River Canyon by end of year

Colorado lawmakers work to protect Dolores River Canyon by end of year

Republicans oppose Biden designating area a national monument

December 7, 2024

Appeals court reverses drug conviction that resulted in man’s 16-year prison sentence

Appeals court reverses drug conviction that resulted in man’s 16-year prison sentence

Alberto DeJesus III of Cortez to receive new trial setting

December 7, 2024

Luminarias return to Canyons of Ancients for holiday glow

Luminarias return to Canyons of Ancients for holiday glow

Lanterns will light the path to Escalante Pueblo

December 5, 2024

Sunflower Theatre prepares to host Raven Narratives Live Storytelling Slam

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Sunflower Theatre prepares to host Raven Narratives Live Storytelling Slam

allows audience members to tell their stories based on the night’s theme

December 3, 2024

Cortez man is sentenced to 60 days in cowboy menacing case

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Cortez man is sentenced to 60 days in cowboy menacing case

Frederick was found guilty of pointing a gun at another man

November 27, 2024

Newly elected state House member drops into Montezuma County meeting

Newly elected state House member drops into Montezuma County meeting

‘The seat, HD 58, is your seat, it’s not my seat,’ former commissioner says

November 26, 2024

Photos: MCHS’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ makes history

Photos: MCHS’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ makes history

was sold out for its final three nights

November 22, 2024

Dolores Christmas Craft Bazaar prepares to spread holiday cheer

Dolores Christmas Craft Bazaar prepares to spread holiday cheer

annual bazaar features local artisans and vendors

November 22, 2024

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

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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

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

November 21, 2024

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

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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

Ian MacLaren sworn into Montezuma County Court

Ian MacLaren sworn into Montezuma County Court

fills the vacancy Judge JenniLynn Lawrence left

November 18, 2024