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Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, June 15 9 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 29.2, Dolores, for a report of fraud. A man who had paid another man $180 by check for landscaping work said the check was...

DATE: Jul 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Colorado governor declares disaster emergency for Montezuma, Dolores counties

Ferris Fire is 19% contained, but severe weather is making firefighting conditions difficult

DATE: Jul 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County detective sergeant receives DEA award amid disbandment of narcotics investigation team

Budget cuts end Montezuma-Cortez Narcotics Investigation Team despite high drug crime rates

DATE: Jul 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visually impaired youth find independence at Camp Abilities Four Corners

Program was created for visually impaired children living in rural areas

DATE: Jul 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Hunter Lawrence overtakes brother for overall points lead after Fourth of July win

Races at RedBud once again led to a battle between brothers

DATE: Jul 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Blaze was 22% contained following Monday’s mitigation efforts

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

The event is open to all parents and guardians, even without a child in special education

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

‘We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of July,’ mayor said

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man. 26001165 2:53 p.m.: An officer responded to Cit...

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

Stage 2 fire restrictions enacted at Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument

Conditions took effect on Friday

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Applications are due by the end of July

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

9:02 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 39, Mancos, for a report of property damage. The woman reporting said she saw an older blue vehicle strike her mailbox the previous Satur...

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Colorado governor declares disaster emergency for Montezuma, Dolores counties

Montezuma County detective sergeant receives DEA award amid disbandment of narcotics investigation team

Visually impaired youth find independence at Camp Abilities Four Corners

Hunter Lawrence overtakes brother for overall points lead after Fourth of July win

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

Police blotter

Stage 2 fire restrictions enacted at Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Sheriff’s blotter

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