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Montezuma County

Appeals court upholds dependency and neglect decision in severe child abuse case

Appeals court upholds dependency and neglect decision in severe child abuse case

Garland Malcolm of Pleasant View was sentenced to a maximum term of 32 years in prison for child abuse

October 19, 2023

Cortez Police Department warns businesses about counterfeit money

Cortez Police Department warns businesses about counterfeit money

Two cases of counterfeit bills were uncovered in less than a week

October 18, 2023

Dolores Chamber of Commerce to host Season’s End Celebration Banquet Oct. 21

Dolores Chamber of Commerce to host Season’s End Celebration Banquet Oct. 21

The banquet is open to the public, and tickets are available to purchase now

October 14, 2023

Young People in Recovery to host event teaching how to use Narcan in the event of an overdose

Young People in Recovery to host event teaching how to use Narcan in the event of an overdose

The event is free to the public and teaches how to respond to an opioid overdose

October 7, 2023

PCC President Patricia Erjavec announces her retirement in 2024

PCC President Patricia Erjavec announces her retirement in 2024

Erjavec brought lasting contributions to the school during 14-year tenure

October 3, 2023

Cortez Airport to host Fall Fly-in during solar eclipse on Oct. 14

Cortez Airport to host Fall Fly-in during solar eclipse on Oct. 14

Attendees will also get to experience a plane and car show and food trucks among other activities

September 29, 2023

Cortez police stop robbery suspect after chase

Cortez police stop robbery suspect after chase

Suspect is accused of robbing man at knifepoint in Cortez, stealing car, leading police on chase

September 29, 2023

Montezuma County launches new emergency alert system for residents

Montezuma County launches new emergency alert system for residents

The new alert system, called Everbridge, allows police to alert certain areas of threats or incidents

September 28, 2023

Suspect arrested night of shooting near Empire Street receives preliminary hearing date

Suspect arrested night of shooting near Empire Street receives preliminary hearing date

There have been no other known arrests of the other suspects

September 27, 2023

Dolores Harvest Festival promises activities for the whole family

Dolores Harvest Festival promises activities for the whole family

Event offers car show, music, hay rides and a beer tent. It’s all on Oct. 7.

September 25, 2023

Cortez Community Support Grant application nears deadline

Cortez Community Support Grant application nears deadline

The grant provides funds for local organizations that provide valuable services to the community

September 15, 2023

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host star party Friday night

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host star party Friday night

The star party is free and open to stargazing

September 15, 2023

12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19

12th Annual Pretty in Pink Fashion Show is Oct. 19

The fashion show, hosted by Love on a Hanger, benefits local Cancer Resource Alliance

September 12, 2023

Body of missing hiker Ian O’Brien found

Body of missing hiker Ian O’Brien found

Two fishers encountered the body in a remote area of the West Mancos River in Echo Basin

September 8, 2023

Ban on open fires and use of fireworks suspended in Montezuma County

Ban on open fires and use of fireworks suspended in Montezuma County

Recent moisture in the area has significantly lowered wildfire risk

September 7, 2023

Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado

Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado

Montezuma County restrictions remain in place

August 31, 2023

Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023

Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Candidate for 6th Judicial District DA says more programs needed for low-level offenders

Improved communication between prosecutors’ offices would help keep serious criminals off streets, says Jason Eley

Man arrested for possession of fentanyl in May arrested again in Montezuma County

Man arrested for possession of fentanyl in May arrested again in Montezuma County

Suspect was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle in Mancos

Dolores School District reports support about potential November bond for new school

Dolores School District reports support about potential November bond for new school

More than 65% of survey respondents are in favor of the bond

Man found dead north of Dolores; suspect in homicide investigation identified

Man found dead north of Dolores; suspect in homicide investigation identified

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office

Eight Montezuma County residents arrested after narcotics investigation

Eight Montezuma County residents arrested after narcotics investigation

Local law enforcement worked for nearly two years to capture alleged traffickers

Cortez man held without bail while former plea agreement is in effect

Cortez man held without bail while former plea agreement is in effect

Jonathan Berry was arrested in April and June for being in possession of firearms as a former felony offender

Montezuma County 4-H Shooting Sports hosts fun shoot

Montezuma County 4-H Shooting Sports hosts fun shoot

Competitors come from across the Four Corners and the state