Montezuma County

Court briefs

An elderly man kept his head bowed when appearing in District Court last week for failing a drug test. Maynard…

April 28, 2014

Two fire candidates in Lewis-Arriola focus on resources

On April 1, The Cortez Journal emailed a questionnaire to all five candidates – Douglas Muscanell and Kathryn Kay Garlinghouse,…

April 21, 2014

Local News

Sheriff candidate faced charges in California

Former deputy Steele says he has powerful backers, has ‘nothing to hide’ about case

April 17, 2014

Minorities compose half of jail population

But only a quarter of county's residents are Hispanics, Natives

April 16, 2014

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Minorities compose half of jail population

But only a quarter of county's residents are Hispanics, Natives

April 16, 2014

Local News

Minorities compose half of jail population

But only a quarter of county’s residents are Hispanics, Natives

April 14, 2014

Local News

Bail bond agents featured on reality TV

Animal Planet series set to air on Sunday

April 10, 2014

The world behind bars

Tour provides a look at how jail works, how inmates live

April 3, 2014

Sheriff’s comeback campaign advances

Clerk: Spruell petition has enough signatures for ballot

April 3, 2014

Local News

Sheriff’s comeback campaign advances

Clerk: Spruell petition has enough signatures for ballot

April 3, 2014

Local News

Site of Sharkstooth avalanche remains dangerous

Montezuma County Sheriff Dennis Spruell and avalanche expert Dale Atkins surveyed the Sharkstooth Peak avalanche chute again from a helicopter…

March 27, 2014

Local News

Candidates answer Journal questionnaire

Spruell continues his campaign

March 27, 2014

Local News

N.M. man gets 10 years in Sept. 11 robbery, shooting

Initially charged with attempted murder, Ivan Martin, 26, of Farmington, N.M., received the 10-year sentence on Thursday, March 20, after…

March 24, 2014

Local News

Fire district to hold election

Six candidates seeking 3 seats

March 20, 2014

Cronk plea deal may hinge on whether he can pick jail

Cronkdu1-i-syn Cronk’s court-appointed defense counsel, Katharine Whitney, announced at a hearing last week that her client was considering a plea…

March 19, 2014

Six candidates run in fire district

The polling place for the May 6, election is Cortez Fire Station 1 at 30 N. Ash Street in Cortez.…

March 19, 2014

MCSO Sheriff Blotter

6:40 p.m. A deputy responded to the Dolores High School for an intoxicated male yelling at and chasing junior high…

March 19, 2014

Five of 7 district races canceled

Only Lewis-Arriola and Cortez sanitation districts will vote May 6

March 18, 2014

Cronk wants to pick his jail

Plea deal may hinge on whether he can avoid county lockup

March 18, 2014

Cronk wants to choose jail

Deal may hinge on if he can avoid county lockup

March 17, 2014

Sheriff’s office cleared in mix-up on background check

“The sheriff’s office did everything correctly,” said District Court Judge Todd Plewe. Plewe explained the defendant’s first and second requested…

March 13, 2014

Hemp seed for sale? Not yet

Seed supply dominates local meeting with farmers

March 6, 2014

Health agencies awarded grants

Health Dept., Axis included

March 4, 2014

Man gets 6 years treatment in sex case

Man not deemed a violent offender

March 4, 2014