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Rural seat belt crackdown starts

A seven-day statewide crackdown on people who are not using their seat belts will begin Monday. The “Click It or…

July 15, 2018

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Horses transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

July 11, 2018

Local News

Cortez Police Department marks 20th anniversary of Dale Claxton’s death

Claxton hailed as hero during wreath-laying ceremony

May 30, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

du1-i-syn Tuesday, May 8 9:14 a.m.: Deputies responded to a report of employee theft at Giant Gas Station, 501 Railroad…

May 20, 2018

Local News

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 15 cadets

Courtesy photo<br><br>The Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Pueblo Community College graduated 15 cadets on May 12. They are: Braiden…

May 14, 2018

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Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green Wednesday, April 18 3:57 a.m.: A woman was arrested at Maverik Gas Station, 455 N. State St., on…

April 27, 2018

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Crash closes U.S. 160 south of Cortez; driver faces DUI charge

U.S. Highway 160 was closed Thursday for about 45 minutes after a two-vehicle crash at County Road C south of…

April 26, 2018

Local News

Montezuma sheriff seizes 18 ‘emaciated’ horses north of Cortez

Vets rule poor health due to lack of nutrition

April 24, 2018

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UPDATE: Missing Cortez teen boy is found in Texas

William Gallegos reported missing since April 6

April 11, 2018

Local News

Distractions are leading cause of fatal crashes in Southwest Colorado

‘We see people getting ready for work in the morning’

April 10, 2018

Horses get patrol-style training at Four States Ag Expo

Deputy helps riders face fears in obstacle course

March 17, 2018

Local News

Hickenlooper signs Nowlin’s pet project, a police horse protection bill

New law initiated by Montezuma County sheriff

March 9, 2018

One suspect dies after shootout with Montezuma deputy

Chase began with a traffic stop on County Road G

February 19, 2018

For the record

Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badgedu1-i-syn Friday, Feb. 9 2:15 a.m.: A man was arrested at Southwest Memorial Hospital, 1311 N.…

February 16, 2018

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Sheriff Blotter

Tuesday, Jan. 30 4:53 p.m.: A woman was arrested at the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, 730 E. Driscoll St., on…

February 2, 2018

For the record

Sheriff Blotter

Thursday, Jan. 18 5:40 p.m.: Deputies responded to a report of a suicide threat in the county. Medical personnel were…

January 31, 2018

Local News

Cortez man arrested after police chase; shots fired

Suspect reportedly hit patrol cars, fence in County Road G chase

January 31, 2018

Local News

Woman arrested in Cortez after allegedly attacking deputies

Charges include child abuse, menacing

January 24, 2018

Living

Mesa County deputy featured in ‘The Grand Tour’

Reality show films ‘traffic stop’ near Montrose

January 20, 2018

Local News

10-year-old boy killed in crash involving school bus near Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed about 3½ hours Wednesday

January 17, 2018

Local News

Driver eludes officers in stretch from Cortez to Shiprock

Speeds in excess of 100 mph

January 15, 2018

Local News

Crash on County Road G injures two men; one airlifted

Speed and alcohol may be factors in crash, state patrol says

January 4, 2018

Local News

Deputies called to Mancos family dispute

Family reports domestic violence; accounts vary

January 3, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Christmas party ends in scuffle

Two injured when fight erupts during cornhole game

January 2, 2018