Crime

Local News

Two men arrested near Three Springs on suspicion of money laundering

Suspects allegedly transported $60,650 in cash potentially tied to criminal activity

August 14, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, July 27 10:36 a.m.: A deputy spoke by phone with a woman who lives on Road…

August 13, 2026

Local News

22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office expects busy fall with multiple murder trials scheduled

Felony filings are higher from last year

August 12, 2026

Regional News

Lauren Boebert’s son charged with sexual exploitation

Tyler Boebert was released from jail on $10,000 bond on Sunday, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said

August 11, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, July 5 8:06 p.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 22 for a report…

August 6, 2026

Local News

Man receives maximum sentence for child sexual assault in Cortez

DA praises strength of victim throughout two-year proceedings

August 3, 2026

Tri-Cities

Kirtland man charged in former wife’s shooting death

DA’s office to file pretrial detention hold in case

August 3, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office plans to join regional Southwest Drug Task Force

Candidate Tyson Cox also expressed a desire to restart the K-9 program

August 1, 2026

Local News

Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after alleged hit-and-run south of Durango

Man driving flatbed truck arrested in connection with crash

July 31, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Friday, July 10 9:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 10401 Road 29 near Totten Lake, Cortez, for…

July 30, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 16 3:29 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main…

July 25, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash that killed motorcyclist

Sentencing hearing set for Sept. 18

July 24, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Thursday, June 25 1:40 p.m.: A deputy responded to KP Pawn, 24099 Road G. 2, Cortez, for…

July 23, 2026

Education

Cortez Municipal Court to launch Teen Court program in August

If successfully completed, minor offenses will be removed from participating teens’ records

July 22, 2026

Local News

Law enforcement identifies man suspected of hitting bicyclist south of Durango

Driver allegedly admitted to drinking three beers an hour before crash

July 22, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 9 12:21 a.m.: An officer responded to Siki’s Village, 321 S. Broadway,…

July 16, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Wednesday, July 1 2:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 18680 Colorado Highway 145, Dolores, for a report…

July 16, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, July 2 8:25 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Courthouse, 865…

July 10, 2026

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Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, June 15 9 a.m.: An officer responded to a residence on Road 29.2, Dolores, for a…

July 9, 2026

Local News

Montezuma County detective sergeant receives DEA award amid disbandment of narcotics investigation team

Budget cuts end Montezuma-Cortez Narcotics Investigation Team despite high drug crime rates

July 9, 2026

New Mexico

Detention officer reportedly causes courthouse lock down in Aztec

William Johnston distressed by issuance of restraining order

July 8, 2026

Tri-Cities

Suspect pleads guilty to 2024 double homicide in Bloomfield

Victim’s mother rushes killer, threatens death

July 7, 2026

Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to seven years in prison for assault

Bentley Watts Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of assault against a former partner in 2024

July 6, 2026

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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center,…

July 4, 2026