Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, Aug. 30 4:31 p.m.: A man was pulled from under an ATV after it rolled over in a field in the 37700 block of U.S. Highway 160. Wednesday, Aug. 31 6:40 a.m...

Police blotter

Friday, Aug. 19 9:07 a.m.: A woman reported that her son’s bicycle had been stolen from a residence in the 1200 block of N. Edith St. Wednesday, Aug. 24 12:47 a.m...

Free firewood from Excelsior is heartwarming

I would like to thank Western Excelsior for the free firewood they gave away this summer. I know there were many people taking advantage of this generous offering. They could just...

Police blotter

Tuesday, Aug. 16 11:55 p.m.: An intoxicated man was cited for trespassing at Cortez City Park. Wednesday, Aug. 17 8:19 a.m.: A man was arrested on two warrants at...

Community Calendar

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Thank You Letter Cortez Elks Lodge helps Junior Golf

The Conquistador Golf Course and Junior Golf Foundation would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the Cortez Elks Lodge for its support and contributions to Junior Golf in Cortez. With...

Donations help summer reading program succeed

The Cortez Public Library would like to thank the following for helping make our 2016 Summer Reading Program such a success: McDonald’s gave gift certificates/bookmarks for Happy ...

Police blotter

Sunday, Aug. 14 2:20 a.m.: An intoxicated man lying on the sidewalk was arrested on suspicion of disturbing the peace and resisting arrest at S. Beech St. and E. Main St. A second i...

Sheriff’s Blotter

12:36 a.m.: A woman was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief and domestic violence after she called deputies to a residence in the 11600 block of Colorado 145 to settle a dispute i...

Hard work, compassion help define Ertel Funeral Home

I want to express my appreciation and complete satisfaction to the Ertel Funeral Home for the wonderful experience concerning my mother’s death and funeral. My father and I drea...

Community Calendar

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Music fills City Park