Police

Education

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

Local News

After flirting with Ouray job, Bayfield police chief ‘completely dedicated’

Michael Hoguet considered a change after town government was shaken by leadership controversy

January 20, 2025

Local News

Assaults on Durango police spike in past two years

‘We’re not going to ... prevent crime unless people trust us’

January 13, 2025

Courts and Crime

Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver

man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone

January 13, 2025

Courts and Crime

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

Alcohol discovered at the scene

January 4, 2025

Courts and Crime

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

Courts and Crime

Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets

Jeremiah Maestas also suspected of chase in La Plata County

December 31, 2024

Local News

Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers

takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices

December 26, 2024

Local News

Power tools used in theft of bikes from parking garage in downtown Durango

remind bike owners to use quality locks; sometimes, that’s not enough

December 24, 2024

Community

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

December 20, 2024

Local News

Cortez Police Department receives 30 rifle-rated vests

It’s enough to outfit the whole department

December 4, 2024

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

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

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

Regional News

Colorado voters come full circle on supporting – and refunding – police

Prop. 130 will require state lawmakers to funnel $350 million to law enforcement agencies

November 11, 2024

Courts and Crime

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

vehicle caught on fire

October 11, 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

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 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

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

New Mexico

One dead, one injured in shooting at Walmart in Farmington

Suspect died from self-inflicted gunshot wound; police investigating

September 20, 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