Mystery swells for decorated war hero lost at sea discovered in Arkansas tied to WWII submariner from Cortez October 31, 2013
Machete-wielding assailant pleads guilty to menacing Dressed in a black-and-white striped inmate uniform, Walter Marquez, 36, of Cortez pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 22, to three counts… October 25, 2013
Leaner Mesa Verde reopens to visitors Kayla Altland helps tourists Sue and Matt Fair map their plans for visiting Mesa Verde National Park. The park reopened… October 23, 2013
A slightly leaner Mesa Verde reopens Kayla Altland helps tourists Sue and Matt Fair map their plans for visiting Mesa Verde National Park. The park reopened… October 22, 2013
Bridge leader eager to help Laurie Knutson sees a holistic approach for those in need “That was my overarching concern as a young girl,” she recently recalled. “What rules did they have?” A Minnesota native,… October 21, 2013
Cortez man charged with Family Dollar fire A crew works on the Dollar Store after a fire in May. James Linn Alexander has been charged with arson… October 18, 2013
Sanitation District mulls rate hike A biennial 2012 American Water Works Association study found the average monthly wastewater bill for a typical customer with 1,000… October 18, 2013
Judge denies gag order for suspected shooter Public defender Zach Brown argued Monday, Oct. 7, before District Court Judge Doug Walker that his client, 19-year-old Jeroen Begay… October 11, 2013
Bond reduced for offender After hearing lengthy arguments from both prosecutors and defense attorneys on Monday, Oct. 7, Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker… October 11, 2013
Woman’s murder charges to be reduced Espinoza indicted on 1 count of second-degree murder October 11, 2013
Cortez Cash helps lift the local economy Aiding the area’s economic engine, CREA’s primary focus is on promoting local business to local customers. CREA executive director Gayel… October 7, 2013
Female welders form instant bond For most working in the male-dominated profession, beautification essentials would likely never be pondered as a safety precaution. But for… October 3, 2013
Heart and Soul Project to share residents’ insights Project spent 1½ years seeking to find heartbeat of Cortez September 30, 2013
12-gauge, butcher knife used in separate killings First-degree murder charges filed in both crimes September 23, 2013
Police make arrests in separate homicides Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said Bureau of Indian Affair officials arrested Jeroen Begay, 19, of Cortez in Kayenta, Ariz.,… September 20, 2013
It’s not a wrap; film company cancels shoot of regional talent kills indie film’s Four Corners project September 19, 2013
Bond hearing postponed for convicted sex offender Allmon On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Chief District Court Judge Doug Walker postponed a bond hearing until next month for Andrew Allmon,… September 19, 2013
Gunman remains free after shootings Police executed a search warrant for the house at 236 S. Chestnut on Thursday morning in connection to the homicide… September 18, 2013
