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Police blotter

Thursday, Jan. 15 10:09 a.m. An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve a warrant on a man in custody. 26000081 11:11 a.m. An officer respo...

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

Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division

Lexi Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sheriff’s blotter

Friday, Jan. 2 (incident Dec. 19–29, 2025) 3:15 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 27.7 in Dolores for a report of package theft from a mailbox. An Amazon delivery was confirmed...

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez school board hears teacher’s concerns about high school reading levels

Board also celebrates school board recognition month

DATE: Jan 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Application deadline nears for April municipal elections in Cortez

Five seats will be on the ballot

DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac wins Round 2 of Supercross in San Diego

Back-to-back victories put Cortez rider 17 wins from Jeremy McGrath’s record

DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Court of Appeals orders new trial for Montezuma County woman convicted in child abuse case

Child suffered a severe brain injury, skull fracture and other injuries in 2022

DATE: Jan 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announces resignation at council meeting

Council also discusses land use code and repairs to the Rec Center’s slide tower

DATE: Jan 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Jan. 8 1:01 a.m.: An officer responded to McDonald's, 1322 E. Main St., for a verbal disturbance between two men in the parking lot. One man was muddy and thought to be intoxicated...

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum

The exhibit will be open until April

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, Dec. 30 9:42 p.m.: A deputy responded to Road G for a report of a crash. The vehicle was on its side blocking both lanes, and the driver was transported to Southwest Memorial Hospit...

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record