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Police Blotter

3:36 p.m.: A man was arrested in the 40 block of North Edith Street on suspicion of violating a protection…

April 13, 2018

Local News

Shooting death on South Chestnut Street in Cortez ruled a suicide

Death is county’s seventh in 2018

April 7, 2018

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Journal/Sam Green 1:51 a.m.: A man was arrested at City Market, 508 E. Main St., on suspicion of third-degree assault…

April 6, 2018

Local News

Firefighters respond to fire at Days Inn in Cortez

Fire extinguished; three fire agencies respond

April 2, 2018

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Police Blotter

6:20 p.m.: A woman was arrested in the 1300 block of East Main Street on five warrants from San Juan…

March 31, 2018

Local News

DUI enforcement increases for St. Patrick’s Day

du1-i-syn “It’s no secret that for many alcohol is a major component of this holiday, but we hope people will…

March 16, 2018

Local News

Police release new details about Balsam Street case

Report reveals a threatening standoff, cause of death

March 9, 2018

Cortez man arrested on suspicion of dealing meth

Several drug-related arrests reported in one week

March 2, 2018

Local News

100 Club holds Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for first responders

Fundraiser benefits the families of first responders in the event of death

February 18, 2018

New details emerge in Haycamp shooting

Suspect says it was a mercy killing

February 7, 2018

Unattended car stolen in Cortez, taken to Dolores

Thieves drive to gas station, escape on foot

February 6, 2018

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Police Blotter

1:54 a.m.: A woman was arrested at Giant Gas Station, 2021 E. Main St., on a warrant for failure to…

January 31, 2018

Local News

Employees handle car fire at Giant gas station in Cortez

Attendants spring into action after bystander alerts them

January 26, 2018

Local News

Kevin Wade Folsom charged with first-degree murder

Victim was found shot on Haycamp Mesa

January 18, 2018

Local News

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on East Main Street

Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Bittle called it a “very minor” accident. A half dozen police officers responded to the scene.…

January 16, 2018

Local News

Update: Victim in Haycamp slaying is identified

Victim identified as Southern Ute resident of Ignacio

January 4, 2018

Suspect arrested after armed robbery at Cortez Walmart

Former employee suspected of threatening cashier

December 12, 2017

Driver arrested after brief police pursuit in Cortez

Suspect nearly caused collisions, officer says

November 22, 2017

Local News

Two-vehicle crash on Main Street sends one to hospital

Collision occurs at Main and Market streets

October 28, 2017

Local News

Sheriff’s Office cleared in fatal July 4 shooting

Independent investigation concludes lethal force was justified

October 20, 2017

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Police Blotter

du1-i-syn 3:22 p.m.: Police assisted FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs agents in arresting a man on an active federal…

October 20, 2017

Local News

Cortez hires police officer as new HR director

Sgt. Matt Cashner replaces Gay Hall

October 11, 2017

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Police Blotter

Journal/Sam Green<br><br>Cortez Police Department badge 4:05 p.m.: Police responded to a report of stolen license plates at City Market, 508…

September 22, 2017

Local News

Bear spotted on Cortez resident’s front porch

Police warn of multiple reported sightings

September 6, 2017