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Police blotter

Journal/Sam Green Cortez Police Department badge Thursday, May 14 11:14 a.m.: An officer responded to Pinon Project, 210 E. Main…

May 23, 2026

Education

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

President, vice president and secretary elected

May 23, 2026

Local News

Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later

May 23, 2026

Tri-Cities

Fentanyl powder sickens jail guards, detainees

New report shows first responders at high risk from highly potent drug

May 22, 2026

Local News

MoCo Compo brings food curbside composting service to Montezuma County

The business aims to reduce methane emissions from food waste in landfills

May 22, 2026

Education

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Students put to the test in tool ID and usage, welding, electrical systems and problem solving

May 22, 2026

Local News

The bikes they ride, and the stories they tell

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic draws a diverse cohort of riders, which is reflected in the bicycles they use

May 22, 2026

Local News

San Juan National Forest implements Stage 1 fire ban

Restrictions target lower elevation lands where vegetation dried rapidly

May 21, 2026

Education

Mancos school board celebrates graduates at end-of-year meeting

Preschool and elementary graduations are this week

May 21, 2026

For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Montezuma sheriff badge Sunday, May 3 5:39 p.m.: A deputy responded to Mesa Verde National Park, 34900 U.S. Hwy. 160,…

May 21, 2026

Local News

Peace Run relay runners to stop in Cortez during 50-state tour

The run was created in 1987

May 21, 2026

Local News

San Juan National Forest implements fire restrictions

Stage 1 rules apply to elevations below 8,000; minimum fine for violating guidelines is $530

May 20, 2026

Regional News

Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis, condemning his release of Tina Peters

Vote by party’s central committee was most significant political fallout yet for governor

May 20, 2026

Local News

Prescribed burn carried out 12 miles north of Dolores

Burn plan for 1,660 acres calls for aerial ignitions

May 20, 2026

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $1.4M in meth, fentanyl during undercover operation

Police arrest Carlos Miramontes in connection with operation; formal charges not yet filed

May 20, 2026

Education

Mancos graduates encouraged to be resilient as they embark on their new journey

35 seniors complete their high school careers on Sunday

May 20, 2026

Sports

Strong turnout expected for 54th Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Road, mountain bike and gravel races highlight the event

May 20, 2026

Community Calendar

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Mesa Verde Gardeners prepare for the annual plant sale in 2022. It’s Saturday, May 23, in the Children's Kiva parking…

May 20, 2026

Local News

Wildfire ready plan for Upper Dolores enters next phase

Dolores Watersheds Collaborative to host meetings for public engagement on planning

May 19, 2026

Tri-Cities

New book celebrates geology of Navajo Nation

Story engages students in STEM education

May 19, 2026

Education

Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students

‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you…

May 19, 2026

Local News

The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods

May 19, 2026

Tri-Cities

At least seven women reportedly overdose in San Juan County Detention Center

Farmington woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into jail

May 19, 2026

Sports

M-CHS’ Hall leaps to high jump state title to headline state track and field championships

Twelve podium performances accompany Hall’s top spot

May 18, 2026