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Undersheriff Tyson Cox announces bid for Montezuma County sheriff

Cox identifies rebuilding relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, narcotics trafficking and staffing as major issues

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Sheriff’s blotter

Friday, Nov. 21 8:30 a.m. A deputy responded to Baymont Inn, 2279 Hawkins St., for a report of tools stolen overnight from a company truck parked in the lot. The owner of the vehicle reporte...

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Teen Hangout Nights launched in Cortez to provide safe weekend spaces for youth

The locations will be rotated on a calendar that will update quarterly

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas partners with businesses to promote pet adoptions

Shelter has 13 dogs and cats seeking homes

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez Youth Athletic Performance program expands to prepare athletes for college

Cortez’s branch of the program is located at Mountain Range Fitness

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Cortez graduate Cruz Hernandez nominated for New Mexico Scenic Design award

Set from ‘The Little Mermaid’ earns nomination

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cortez-area first responders join students for 2025 Shop With a Cop

More than five agencies take part in annual gift giveaway

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Dolores school board celebrates preschool accreditation, discusses hiring processes

Teddy Bear Preschool was awarded a prestigious accreditation after a yearlong process

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Christmas showcase set for Mancos elementary students

Mancos elementary students will host a Christmas showcase Tuesday

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Thursday, Dec. 4 6:38 a.m.: An officer responded to Safeway, 1580 E. Main St., after a man allegedly stole two cans of beer despite being previously banned. The man was located nearby at Par...

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Dolores Elementary School students prepare for ‘Magic in the Mountains’ holiday showcase

The showcase will feature students from kindergarten through fifth grade

DATE: Dec 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, Nov. 24 10:22 a.m. A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., Cortez, where a woman was arrested on multiple warrants. 251220 10:44 a.m. A dep...

DATE: Dec 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

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