Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson sentenced to prison Judge: ‘I have concerns about him remaining in the community’ November 18, 2021
Bayfield Marshal’s Office releases identities, details of domestic violence shooting Lyon suspected of shooting his wife twice before turning gun on himself November 15, 2021
Cortez police search for driver in suspected drive-by shooting near Big O Tires and truck unidentified in suspected shooting November 12, 2021
Man suspected of shooting woman before turning gun on himself in Bayfield was taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center in critical condition November 11, 2021
Cortez man gets maximum sentence for domestic violence Defendant convicted by jury; faces additional charges in second alleged attack against same victim November 9, 2021
Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender 15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues November 8, 2021
Cortez man suspected of heading drug trafficking operation is arrested in Arizona P. Blackmore arrested in Phoenix with 1,000 fentanyl pills in his possession November 6, 2021
Montezuma County sheriff rescinds controversial order limiting arrests outbreak at jail subsides, Sheriff Steve Nowlin says November 2, 2021
Friends, family pay tribute to woman killed while working at Bayfield service station Willmett, 21, was the only person on duty early Aug. 2 November 1, 2021
Cortez police chief critical of sheriff’s order limiting arrests rescinds order days later after denying entry for some inmates to control COVID-19 outbreak October 30, 2021
Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before taking his SUV in New Mexico Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule October 30, 2021
Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021
Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson has sentencing continued Defense given time to screen Bradley Clark for community corrections program October 28, 2021
Update: Fleeing suspect hit 120 mph before crash in Cortez York couple arrested on multiple charges October 27, 2021
Black powder hunter charged in Colorado with manslaughter of bow hunter Pennsylvania man also charged with hunting in a careless manner October 26, 2021
Update: Woman suspected in Cortez crash is identified Multiple citations issued; husband also arrested October 21, 2021
Suspect in shooting near Kemper Elementary is arrested in Arizona to Cortez police leads to apprehension on Navajo Nation October 13, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Montezuma County jail; intake of inmates limited critical of order waiving arrests in favor of summons October 13, 2021
VIDEO: Watch the sentencing hearing for Mark Redwine Mark Redwine’s trial was rescheduled for Jan. 25, but concerns were raised Friday about whether the COVID-19 pandemic will further… October 8, 2021
Family, friends of Dylan Redwine express mix of relief, sadness Boy’s murder had lasting impact on childhood friends, Bayfield community October 8, 2021
Dylan Redwine’s family appreciative of prison sentence, but feeling fatigued Boy’s mother and older brother find some version of justice after nine-year investigation October 8, 2021
District attorney objects to Montezuma County sheriff’s order limiting detentions limits jail entry because of COVID spike, recommends summons October 7, 2021
Woman in Cortez shoots from towed car as pair try to pull it away Shootings occur at Gofer gas station Saturday and on East Arbecam Avenue on Thursday October 5, 2021
Man convicted of domestic violence assault faces more criminal charges hands down guilty plea; new case is pending October 5, 2021