Sheriff’s Blotter

Wednesday, Oct. 16 An officer was patrolling in the town of Dolores when he noticed a red Dodge truck traveling 46 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer asked dispatch to check the dr...

Sheriff’s Blotter

Friday, Oct. 4 An officer responded to U.S. Highway 160 for a vehicle in the ditch. The driver left on foot. Upon arrival the officer observed a silver Ford Taurus down the embank...

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Sheriff Blotter

Sunday, Sept. 29 Cortez dispatch reported a possible disturbance and advised police to arrive on scene. When police arrived they spoke to a man that said his girlfriend and he had...

Community Calendar

People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to news@cortezjournal.com. Items submitted less than two weeks in advan...

Police Blotter

Tuesday, Sept. 24 About 1 a.m. police responded to Brookside Drive in response to a burglary that had occurred 30 minutes earlier. A man told police that he was sleeping in his so...

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Tuesday, Sept. 24 A vehicle was traveling east on Railroad Avenue in Dolores. The black SUV turned into The Dolores Post Office and an officer noticed that the driver’s side break...

Sheriff’s Blotter

Wednesday, Sept. 18 Dispatch advised police that a female caller said there was a highly intoxicated male leaving Dove Creek headed toward Cortez in a white four-door sedan. Polic...

Police Blotter

Thursday, Sept. 5 An officer was parked at Mildred Road and Main Street when he noticed a man standing outside a car at the gas station. The officer knew the man did not have a va...

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A great place to stay

Editor: I have stayed at the EconoLodge for two weeks this past year. I have to have a handicap room. My caregiver and I were there Aug. 1-8. The room is very roomy, cl...