U.S. 22nd Judicial District

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Judge tosses Cortez superintendent’s defamation suit, orders Burris to pay fees

Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse

November 21, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

One man dies in beating in Veterans Park; two others injured

October 8, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

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Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

Complaint alleges Ian MacLaren scheduled proceeding to publicly criticize defendant

September 9, 2025 • Benjamin Rubin — Journal Staff Writer

Two arrested on suspicion of killing man in Cortez park

Two arrested on suspicion of killing man in Cortez park

Victim reportedly died from blunt-force trauma; two others injured

August 21, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Cortez man sentenced to 21 years for shooting father in the hand

Robert Reinfeld allegedly said his father was watching too much TV

August 16, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal