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Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

DATE: Jun 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, May 12 9:38 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a man remanded into custody. He was booked on eight counts of contempt of ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third St., for a report of people camping. A man was banned from all city parks and issued a citation for trespassing. ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, May 11 2:53 p.m.: A deputy responded to the 11700 block of Road 24.4 for a report of a dog bite. A woman was allegedly bitten on her leg and arm by a Great Dane that had gotten out o...

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

Shortly after her release, Tina Peters appeared Steve Bannon’s program

DATE: Jun 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police blotter

Wednesday, May 20 7:55 a.m.: An officer responded to the area of 800 E. Main St., and contacted a man walking westbound. He was arrested on suspicion of a warrant. 26000892 1:52 p.m.: An of...

DATE: May 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, May 4 3:13 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St., for a report of suspicious packages. A woman said she had received multiple empty b...

DATE: May 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

DATE: May 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, May 14 11:14 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main St, Cortez, for a report of a woman with warrants. The woman was arrested on suspicion of two warrants. 260008...

DATE: May 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

Prosecutors highlight four crimes the office recently handled

DATE: May 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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