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Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

Police reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

DATE: Jan 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores alumna and husband set their sights on Boston Marathon

Teegan (Hite) Schlagel’s running roots began in Dolores

DATE: Jan 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez woman arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a cabdriver

The man was reportedly trying to return the woman’s phone

DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Cortez on Christmas Eve

Alcohol discovered at the scene

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Man arrested at City Market after allegedly breaking another man’s jaw

Second man was arrested for refusing to tell officers his name

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Once Upon A Sandwich reopening with a promise to serve ‘magic daily’

Shop has been in Cortez since 1990

DATE: Jan 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets

Jeremiah Maestas also suspected of chase in La Plata County

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Update: Suspect in death of boy in Towaoc is arrested in Utah

Jeremiah Hight was sought in the death of 7-year-old

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

DATE: Dec 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez native Nanabah Sam makes a name for herself as a model

Known as Nanabah Grace in modeling community, she’s also cast member in upcoming Netflix show

DATE: Dec 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Child killed in Towaoc identified; GoFundMe started for family

The GoFundMe will go toward the child’s funeral and other expenses

DATE: Dec 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

It is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended by police

DATE: Dec 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community