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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

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY:

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

Ren Bedoni preliminary and bond hearing set after beating man with golf club

Bedoni was taken into custody Sept. 2

DATE: Sep 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Eight drug traffickers out of Montezuma County sentenced to 32 total years

The drug task force became aware of the traffickers in 2022

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Fenceline Cider seeks apples for community harvest

The cidery uses local apples to produce their cider

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Montezuma-Cortez school district writes letter to parents after Georgia shootings

Letter addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Man arrested after beating another man with golf club near City Market

Suspect reportedly asked officer if he should 'beat him up again’

DATE: Sep 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime