Crime

Montezuma County sheriff warns residents of phone scam

A man is attempting to swindle residents by telephoning them and falsely identifying himself as “Deputy Walker,” of the sheriff’s…

April 27, 2016

Local News

Ex-lawman pleads not guilty in sex assault

Eight-day trial set for Aug. 24

March 23, 2016

Local News

Ex-Marine private gets 12 years in burglary case

Blood Before handing former Marine private Kai Blood a 12-year sentence Tuesday, District Court Judge Todd Plewe said Blood was…

March 22, 2016

Local News

Interview with mom of Columbine killer to air Friday

Sue Klebold “As parents we often try to fix our children’ s problems,” said Sue Klebold, author of A Mother’s…

March 6, 2016

For the record

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 25 4:57 p.m.: An officer served a warrant to a woman at the Montezuma County jail who had…

March 6, 2016

Local News

Ex-Mancos marshal pleads guilty in drunken driving case

Ex-marshal faces 10 days in jail

March 2, 2016

Local News

Driver swerves through crash scene south of Hesperus

Emergency responders had their hands full Sunday when a swerving driver passed the scene of a rollover on Colorado Highway…

March 1, 2016

Local News

Sister arrested in fatal Towaoc stabbing

Sister charged with murder in knife attack

February 25, 2016

Local News

Police unsure about New Mexico driver’s motive in 93-mile pursuit across Southwest Colorado

Santa Fe woman was arrested near Bayfield

February 22, 2016

Education

Ignacio school superintendent receives death threat

Fuschetto Ignacio School Superintendent Rocco Fuschetto said he received an email threat against himself and his family if he doesn’t…

February 16, 2016

Local News

2 years of data on marijuana DUIs now available

Colorado State Patrol tracking citations to identify trends

February 16, 2016

Business

Dylan Redwine’s mother supports bill to add crime-fighting tool

Testimony in Denver comes days before son’s birthday

February 8, 2016

State Nation World

A haven for traffickers?

Marijuana is grown in Colorado, then covertly is shipped out

February 1, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

Sunday, Jan. 17 8:32 a.m. The Montezuma Water Company reported that two batteries valued at $222 each were stolen from…

January 28, 2016

Local News

Cortez police likely to face lawsuit in Make My Day case

A Denver attorney has confirmed that a civil lawsuit is likely against the Cortez Police Department in connection to a…

January 27, 2016

Local News

Police blotter

Wednesday, Jan. 6 10:38 a.m. A man was ticketed for alcohol possession and open container at City Park. Thursday Jan.…

January 25, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

Tuesday, Jan. 5 3:01 p.m. Deputies investigated a pelt theft from a residence on the 200 block of Central Avenue…

January 21, 2016

For the record

Sheriff blotter

Monday, Jan. 4 1 p.m. A man reported that someone rummaged through his vehicle while parked at his residence on…

January 13, 2016

Local News

Brothers may have cracked cold case during Christmas break

On a November night in 2010, gunfire lit up a dark, desert canyon near Utah’s Dead Horse State Park. It…

January 13, 2016

For the record

Police blotter

Sunday, Dec. 20 2:03 p.m. Multiple cats and dogs left abandoned at a residence on the 30 block of W.…

January 11, 2016

Local News

Cortez ranked No. 5 in state for low risk of home burglary

Cortez is listed as one of the safest communities in Colorado when analyzing the chances of falling victim to a…

January 11, 2016

Local News

Hearings stayed for ex-Marshal Cox

Judge Lawrence recuses herself in Cortez; defender withdraws in Durango

January 6, 2016

Business

Charlatans’ IRS scam is making the rounds

Residents warned to keep personal information secret

December 21, 2015

For the record

Police blotter

Tuesday Dec. 1 2:28 p.m. A man was ticketed for violating a protection order after sending his daughter a message…

December 13, 2015