Murder suspect appears in court

Bail hearing for Valerie Espinoza set for Oct. 9

12-gauge, butcher knife used in separate killings

First-degree murder charges filed in both crimes

Police make arrests in separate homicides

Police have filed murder charges in separate homicides that occurred this week in Cortez, and two suspects are now in custody. Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said Bureau of Indian A...

Cortez has 2nd homicide in a week

A second homicide in a week occurred Thursday morning (Sept. 19) in Cortez, but as of press time there has been no arrests in either case. Charles Chavez, 62, of Cortez was killed...

Gunman remains free after shootings

Law enforcement has yet to make an arrest after a 21-year-old was shot and killed the night of Sunday, Sept. 15, in Cortez. Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said Natalie Hatch, 21, as...

21-year-old fatally shot

Man also wounded; Cortez police yet to make an arrest

Hampson sentenced to 25 years

Convicted murderer Luther Hampson was sentenced Thursday by District Court Judge Douglas Walker to 25 years in prison plus five years of parole upon his release. Hampson, 28, pled...