Crime

Sheriff’s blotter

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July 2, 2026

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Wednesday, June 10 9:42 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll…

June 27, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, June 18 12:27 p.m.: An officer responded to Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865…

June 26, 2026

Local News

Bond lowered to $175K for man accused in Montezuma County drug trafficking case

Preliminary hearing postponed until August as defense reviews discovery

June 26, 2026

Courts and Crime

Pleasant View man sentenced for attempted sexual assault and second-degree assault

Jasper Melton Hurst pleaded guilty in March

June 24, 2026

Local News

Durango man who sat through three arson trials allegedly vandalized Tesla Cybertruck

Bradley Clark, 53, out on bail for unrelated charges, arrested in connection to spray-painted vehicle

June 23, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, June 1 1:12 a.m.: A deputy responded to the 1700 block of Brandon Boulevard in Cortez…

June 22, 2026

Local News

Update: Sunflower Theatre cancels screening revisiting Fred Martinez’s life and legacy 25 years later

Showing of documentary ‘Two Spirits’ canceled Tuesday upon a family member’s request

June 12, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Tuesday, May 12 9:38 a.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Combined Courts, 865 N. Park…

June 10, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 28 12:45 a.m.: An officer responded to City Park, 517 E. Third…

June 5, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, May 11 2:53 p.m.: A deputy responded to the 11700 block of Road 24.4 for a…

June 4, 2026

Local News

Cortez woman charged in motorcyclist’s death waives preliminary hearing

Shandine John’s case continues while defense develops report to inform plea negotiations

June 4, 2026

Courts and Crime

Cortez man sentenced to three years in DOC for menacing police officers

Shane French was found guilty on six counts

June 4, 2026

Regional News

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

Shortly after her release, Tina Peters appeared Steve Bannon’s program

June 1, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Wednesday, May 20 7:55 a.m.: An officer responded to the area of 800 E.…

May 30, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Monday, May 4 3:13 p.m.: A deputy responded to the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll…

May 30, 2026

Local News

Man faces drug trafficking charges after undercover operation in Four Corners

Carlos Miramontes was arrested at Ute Mountain Casino for allegedly trafficking 38 pounds of meth, 51,000 fentanyl pills

May 28, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 14 11:14 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main…

May 23, 2026

Local News

Montezuma District Attorney’s Office resolves yearslong child sex abuse cases

Prosecutors highlight four crimes the office recently handled

May 22, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, May 3 5:39 p.m.: A deputy responded to Mesa Verde National Park, 34900 U.S. Hwy. 160,…

May 21, 2026

Regional News

Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters

Vote by party’s central committee was most significant political fallout yet for governor

May 20, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation

Police arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed

May 20, 2026

Tri-Cities

At least seven women reportedly overdose in San Juan County Detention Center

Farmington woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into jail

May 19, 2026

For the record

Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 7 2:44 p.m.: An officer responded to the Cortez Police Department lobby…

May 18, 2026