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Sheriff’s comeback campaign advances

Clerk: Spruell petition has enough signatures for ballot

April 3, 2014

Teen reportedly fends off man’s attack with a pocket knife

The teen told a sheriff’s deputy he was walking home from the library when a man jumped out from the…

April 1, 2014

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Candidates answer Journal questionnaire

Spruell continues his campaign

March 27, 2014

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Suckla questions sheriff’s budget

Commissioner urges repeal of rural tax agreement

March 27, 2014

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Court briefs

Originally charged in a burglary case, a Dolores woman was sentenced last week to two years of probation and 80…

March 24, 2014

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Cronk pleads guilty to public corruption

Sheriff’s office questions if justice has been served; Cronk allowed to choose his jail

March 20, 2014

MCSO Sheriff Blotter

6:40 p.m. A deputy responded to the Dolores High School for an intoxicated male yelling at and chasing junior high…

March 19, 2014

D.A. fires back at sheriff

of settlement demand questioned

March 6, 2014

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Audio hints at Spruell’s management style

performance and rumors revealed

March 5, 2014

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Audio recordings provide a glimpse of Spruell’s management style

performance and rumors revealed

March 4, 2014

Audio gives a look into sheriff’s office

Rumors, performance, Spruell’s style revealed

March 3, 2014

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Driver escapes injury after hitting semi

A Colorado State Patrol spokesperson said Audrey McClain, of Pleasant View, was driving southbound when her Ford Ranger hit the…

February 28, 2014

Sheriff gets demand for $60,000

The five-page settlement demand was sent by certified mail to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the Montezuma County Board…

February 27, 2014

Sheriff’s Office gets $60,000 demand in 2013 arrests

people arrested last summer claim rough treatment from deputies

February 25, 2014

Sheriff’s Office gets $60K demand

arrested last summer allege rough treatment

February 25, 2014

Fox announces run for sheriff

cop would be first female sheriff in Montezuma County

February 14, 2014

Retired trooper announces run for sheriff

Nowlin, a 37-year veteran, says county needs, deserves his skills

February 7, 2014

Sheriff gets OK to buy 18 vehicles

$800,000 purchase includes 10 pursuit-rated sport utility vehicles

February 5, 2014

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Sheriff gets OK to buy 18 vehicles

$800,000 purchase includes 10 pursuit-rated SUVs

February 4, 2014

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Sheriff gets OK to buy 18 vehicles

$800,000 purchase includes 10 pursuit-rated SUVs

February 4, 2014

Dennis Spruell aims for 2nd term as sheriff

Spruelldu1-i-syn According to Colorado Secretary of State records, Spruell filed an affidavit to seek a second term last month. He…

January 29, 2014

Trustees OK measure putting flat fee on pot

approved, ballot would take effect in 2015

January 29, 2014

Spruell aims for 2nd term as sheriff

Spruelldu1-i-syn According to Colorado Secretary of State records, Spruell filed an affidavit to seek a second term last month. He…

January 28, 2014

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Sheriff: FBI seizes pot, porn

An eyewitness said that up to 15 unmarked SUVs were on Country Road J about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15.…

January 22, 2014