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Police blotter

Wednesday, Feb. 25 6:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Safeway, 1580 E. Main St., for a report of a person possibly involved in shoplifting. A man already banned from the property was contact...

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Update: Montezuma Republicans gather for precinct caucuses

The Journal goes to three sites as neighbors gather in libraries, churches and meeting halls

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond

The Dolores High School principal noted potential negative impacts on rural districts

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists

Four SWAL artists will share about their art

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sheriff’s blotter

Wednesday, Jan. 28 4:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, for a report of theft. A man reported about 150 to 200 feet of cabled copper missing, valued at $...

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats

The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing

The child was last seen on the afternoon of Feb. 25

DATE: Mar 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time

Tomac is now one point behind overall points leader Hunter Lawrence

DATE: Mar 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Dolores Booster Club to host Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show and pop-up store

The group is still seeking donations for the pop-up store

DATE: Feb 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Dolores Rotary Bingo Night sets record with $3,400 raised for Operation Graduation

Operation Graduation provides a safe place for graduates to celebrate

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Police blotter

Friday, Feb. 20 11:50 a.m.: An officer responded to Burger Boy, 400 E. Main St., for a disturbance involving a man yelling and attempting to enter vehicles in the parking lot, after a report...

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Sunday, Feb. 1 6:14 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 33, Mancos, regarding a possibly stolen trailer on the property. Investigation revealed the white pop-up trailer was repor...

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Police blotter

Update: Montezuma Republicans gather for precinct caucuses

Colorado bill to expand concurrent enrollment advances: Cortez, Dolores leaders respond

Southwest Artists League will hold ‘Get Creative!’ event to encourage senior artists

Sheriff’s blotter

Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats

Update:13-year-old Indigenous girl last seen in Cortez still missing

Eli Tomac wins Daytona Supercross for the eighth time

Dolores Booster Club to host Under the Moonlight Prom Fashion Show and pop-up store

Dolores Rotary Bingo Night sets record with $3,400 raised for Operation Graduation

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Sheriff’s blotter

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