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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

Colorado Association of School Executives honor MCHS principal as Rookie of the Year

Award acknowledges leadership, creativity and early results

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

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

Montezuma-Cortez High School grad appointed to Naval Academy

Others graduates receive honors, scholarships

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Tomac crashes, Deegan and Jett Lawrence battle in ‘most anticipated opener’ for Motocross

Hunter Lawrence claimed the first win of the 2026 season

DATE: Jun 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

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