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Bailey Duran
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Sheriff’s blotter

Wednesday, Aug. 19 8:53 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road S, Dolores, to serve a citation on a man in suspected connection with a vehicle accident in Cortez. The man signed the...

DATE: Sep 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, Aug. 27 7:47 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on South Harrison Street for a report of a woman assaulted by her boyfriend. The woman said the man stole her phone, threw so...

DATE: Sep 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Second annual Four Corners Studio Tour in Cortez opens local artists’ workspaces to public

There are 21 participating creatives this year

DATE: Sep 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dolores Mountain Quilters name raffle, people’s choice winners after biennial show

Event drew about 650 visitors

DATE: Sep 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Two Southwest Colorado women selected for statewide leadership fellowship

The selected are from Towaoc and Dolores

DATE: Sep 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water service set to be shut off on South Cedar Street in Cortez Wednesday

City urges residents to store water ahead of time

DATE: Sep 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunter Lawrence crowned 450 Motocross champ after intense day of racing

Racer beat last year’s champion, his brother, by two points

DATE: Sep 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Eli Tomac announces retirement after SMX playoffs

Racer has competed in 17 professional seasons

DATE: Sep 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Police blotter

Wednesday, Aug. 19 12:16 p.m.: An officer responded to the intersection of East Main and Edith streets for a vehicle collision. The female driver of one of the vehicles allegedly showed sign...

DATE: Aug 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sexual Assault Services Organization expands to Montezuma and Dolores counties

SASO was receiving calls in La Plata County from Montezuma County residents needing help navigating trauma

DATE: Aug 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Third annual memorial butterfly release set for Boyle Park in Mancos

480 butterflies will be released by participants

DATE: Aug 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Sunday, Aug. 9 3:36 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 8000 block of Road 25 and initiated a traffic stop at 1115 E. Main St. in Cortez on a vehicle after observing suspicious driving. The male...

DATE: Aug 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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