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Grand Junction man who stabbed and killed a person in Cortez is set free
‘There’s a valid self-defense claim,’ DA says
Warrant issued for driver suspected of hitting a man and leaving the scene
Warrant for woman issued about 10 days after alleged incident
Dolores bride and Say Yes Bridal to be featured in Durango Weddings Magazine
This is the first time a Cortez or Dolores wedding has been featured in the magazine
Cortez shares draft of land use code, encourages input
The public’s deadline for questions and comments is Feb. 18
Cortez announces proposed land use code is available for public review
Code has been in the works for over two years
Local author’s novel to release in February, with a national book tour to follow
Lisa C. Taylor’s ‘The Shape of What Remains’ chronicles process of grief
Superintendent Burris faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse
Police reports show that Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023
Cortez Police Department recognizes ‘exemplary’ acts in first annual award ceremony
Twenty one people were recognized
Two collegiate athletes from Cortez receive RMAC honors in 2024
Dimery Plewe and Avery Wright each earned the honor for their accomplishments in their sports
Eli Tomac wins in San Diego and makes history in Supercross
Tomac becomes the first racer in Supercross history to have race wins across 11 consecutive seasons
Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area
Crews from the Los Pinos, Upper Pine and Cortez fire districts arrived in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 12
SWOS board meeting details experiences students can participate in this intensive session
Joe Kelly became the school’s interim director on Jan. 1
Two fights break out at the American Legion in two days
One of the fights included alleged threats with a knife
Coaches in Cortez prepare track athletes for spring with preseason training
The coaches shared the importance of preseason training to help eliminate injuries and build a base for spring
Former Cortez runner Zander Cruzan makes his mark at collegiate level
Cruzan ran the fastest time in the nation in December
Chase Sexton wins, Eli Tomac places fifth in first Supercross race of 2025
Cortez native crashed in the main event after moving into first place
Man arrested for alleged domestic violence; judge shares worry for victim safety
Nicholas Wentz appears in court the day after the alleged assault
Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver
The man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone
Four Corners Writers to host public reading of first anthology
The anthology was published at the end of 2024