Montezuma County

Courts and Crime

Cortez Police seeks man suspected of crashing car while fleeing police

reportedly reached 100 mph before crash

November 14, 2024

Local News

What people in Mancos think about mining in the La Platas

exploration company found over a billion pounds of copper in La Plata Canyon, but it’s not guaranteed it will be…

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

Community

Group of hunters rescued in Montezuma County during snowstorm

of the vehicles was stuck in 4 feet of snow

November 8, 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

Contest between Clark Craig and Katie Stewart for Colorado House remains undecided

votes yet to be counted, Republican candidate not ready to concede

November 7, 2024

Agriculture

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements

grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage

November 6, 2024

Community

Mancos Brewing to host the Snowy Plovers on Sunday

will perform for patrons Sunday evening

October 16, 2024

Community

Cult Movie Federation of Mancos to show horror classic

movie that will be shown is rated R and for mature audiences only

October 14, 2024

Courts and Crime

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

vehicle caught on fire

October 11, 2024

Local News

Residents remove Free Land Holder fence from forest north of Mancos

of community members gather to remove fencing in area that the Free Land Holder Committee claims as its own

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

Community

Mancos United auction helps raise money for Summer Hub and other needs

Auction raises about $10,000 with the help of 40 donors

October 4, 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

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

Courts and Crime

DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting

was fatally shot after approaching the officers with a rifle

September 24, 2024

Education

Mancos school district gives update on bear appearing on campus

district said they are planning on trapping the bear

September 19, 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