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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

After flirting with Ouray job, Bayfield police chief ‘completely dedicated’

Michael Hoguet considered a change after town government was shaken by leadership controversy

DATE: Jan 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Assaults on Durango police spike in past two years

‘We’re not going to ... prevent crime unless people trust us’

DATE: Jan 13, 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

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

Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers

Law takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices

DATE: Dec 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power tools used in theft of bikes from parking garage in downtown Durango

Police remind bike owners to use quality locks; sometimes, that’s not enough

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

DATE: Dec 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez Police Department receives 30 rifle-rated vests

It’s enough to outfit the whole department

DATE: Dec 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Isaac Sanchez held on bond in 22nd Judicial District; next court date set

Sanchez allegedly violated a restraining order and assaulted a woman

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

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