Cortez Independence Day shooter sentenced to 24 months’ probation
The minor was found guilty and apologized to the community
DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Duece Martinez appears in the 22nd Judicial District for nine misdemeanor cases
Martinez is being held in Archuleta County
DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Man arrested for threatening dog with firearm in Cortez
Julio Reyes-Monge allegedly fired his gun to scare the dog
DATE: Sep 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Cortez woman sentenced to maximum for murdering brother and another man
Kaylee Sanders, 22, shot both men in the head, according to reports
DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting
Man was fatally shot after approaching the officers with a rifle
DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation
The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and staff
DATE: Sep 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education
Mancos school district gives update on bear appearing on campus
The district said they are planning on trapping the bear
DATE: Sep 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education
Duece Martinez suspected in recent police chase, judge denies warrant
Duece Martinez has multiple open cases in 22nd Judicial District Court
N.M. State Police reveal beer, drug found in DA Hatfield’s crashed SUV
Montezuma County DA shares copy of state report; Journal obtains redacted report from sheriff in Farmington
DATE: Sep 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities
Man arrested after allegedly beating dog and threatening to stab woman
Dog apparently tried to bite officers
DATE: Sep 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Rayah Chowen fails to appear in Montezuma County court; inpatient treatment planned
Chowen arrested in May for alleged identity theft, other charges
DATE: Sep 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime
Dolores School Board hears from Montezuma County sheriff and approves interim superintendent
Sheriff Nowlin says he will make sure the district has school resource officers
DATE: Sep 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education
