Police

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Police Blotter

6:46 p.m.: A man was arrested in the 500 block of North Mildred Road on a warrant for failure to…

August 25, 2017

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No serious injuries reported after collision in Cortez

Driver cited for failing to yield at North Broadway intersection

August 23, 2017

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Dolores man dies after shooting himself

Deputies believe man called 911 before his death

August 18, 2017

Former Cortez officer pleads guilty to misconduct

Sentencing for former officer set for October

August 8, 2017

Cortez police report rash of thefts from cars

du1-i-syn On July 15 and 16, about five people reported that valuables had been stolen from their cars. The following…

July 27, 2017

Man killed in shootout with Montezuma County deputies

Shootout occurred west of Pleasant View

July 5, 2017

Montezuma County sheriff’s deputy faces criminal charges

Adam Alcon terminated, sheriff says

May 4, 2017

Tourist takes Cortez council to task on police presence

du1-i-syn During the public comment section, the man, who introduced himself as Preston Harper, said he and his wife were…

April 13, 2017

Colorado Legislature eyes citizenship requirement for police officers

Dems: Bill sends the wrong message in light of immigration debate

February 13, 2017

Medicine Man employees face embezzlement charges in Cortez

More than $12,000 reported stolen

February 11, 2017

Man leads Cortez police on high-speed chase

Suspect might have suffered brain injury

January 4, 2017

Mancos marshal reports fewer traffic stops, more property crime

Report shows increase in property crime, warrants

December 29, 2016

Man leads officer on high-speed chase east of Cortez

du1-i-syn Cortez Police officer Angelo Martinez reported that he noticed a white minivan with flashing red and blue lights behind…

October 12, 2016

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Police shootings play into Colorado politics

GOP candidate Daryll Glenn: ‘Words are hard to find’

July 12, 2016

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Cortez Police Chief Lane wins award

Honored for lengthy law enforcement career

June 29, 2016

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Police: Towaoc woman steals, crashes SUV in Cortez yard

Samantha Gates Morris, 19, of Towaoc, stole a 2009 Chevy Trailblazer out of the Safeway parking lot just after 10…

June 28, 2016

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Police Blotter

3:57 a.m.: A passenger sitting in a car at Oak Meadows Trailer Park was arrested on two outstanding warrants. Thursday,…

April 18, 2016

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Film raises questions militarization of police

The Mancos Public Library has scheduled an advance screening of “Peace Officer,” a film by Scott Christopherson and Brad Barber,…

March 30, 2016

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Police reform measures advance

Stakeholders come together

March 14, 2016

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Police blotter

4:57 p.m.: An officer served a warrant to a woman at the Montezuma County jail who had been extradited from…

March 6, 2016

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Deputy to be taken off life support

Recordings: Officer couldn’t feel pulse

February 11, 2016

Local News

Body found in boat in Cortez yard

Police do not suspect foul play

February 2, 2016

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Sheriff blotter

8:32 a.m. The Montezuma Water Company reported that two batteries valued at $222 each were stolen from meter boxes near…

January 28, 2016

Local News

Cortez police likely to face lawsuit in Make My Day case

In a 1,154-word letter dated Jan. 12, attorney Kathyrn Stimson notified city attorney Mike Green that a Cortez family was…

January 27, 2016