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Bond lowered to $175K for man accused in Montezuma County drug trafficking case

Preliminary hearing postponed until August as defense reviews discovery

DATE: Jun 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pleasant View man sentenced for attempted sexual assault and second-degree assault

Jasper Melton Hurst pleaded guilty in March

DATE: Jun 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck

Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle

DATE: Jun 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Monday, June 1 1:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 1700 block of Brandon Boulevard in Cortez for a high-risk traffic stop involving a truck associated with a wanted man. The driver was iden...

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

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

DATE: Jun 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, May 12 9:38 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park St., Cortez, for a man remanded into custody. He was booked on eight counts of contempt of ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third St., for a report of people camping. A man was banned from all city parks and issued a citation for trespassing. ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

DATE: Jun 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

Shortly after her release, Tina Peters appeared Steve Bannon’s program

DATE: Jun 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

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