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Police blotter

Thursday, Jan. 8 1:01 a.m.: An officer responded to McDonald's, 1322 E. Main St., for a verbal disturbance between two men in the parking lot. One man was muddy and thought to be intoxicated...

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Immersive Ute Knowledge exhibit highlights Indigenous STEM at Montezuma Heritage Museum

The exhibit will be open until April

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, Dec. 30 9:42 p.m.: A deputy responded to Road G for a report of a crash. The vehicle was on its side blocking both lanes, and the driver was transported to Southwest Memorial Hospit...

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Lamp Post to host first annual 1940s-themed Winter Gala fundraiser

The gala fundraiser funds will go toward the nonprofit’s capital campaign

DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores school board hears about career and postsecondary readiness

Board also updated about high school building project The Dolores RE-4A school board on Monday received the latest updates on the district’s BEST Grant building project and heard about imple...

DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Eli Tomac of Cortez wins Round 1 of Supercross in Anaheim

Tomac joins Red Bull KTM Factory racing team

DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

‘Two killers and a sweetheart’ to host author panel at Cortez Library

Three authors from Southwest Colorado will share insights on writing and publishing

DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office honors 13 recipients at annual awards ceremony

It was the largest number of recipients in the history of the awards

DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team seizes $13 million in drugs in 2025

Operation Wild Mustang, a major investigation, concluded this summer

DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Mancos Public Library announces free, upcoming January events for all ages

The next event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 along with recurring programs

DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Community

Police blotter

Wednesday, Dec. 31 1:39 a.m.: An officer responded to Hawkins Preserve, 1500 S. Cedar St., where a vehicle was parked in a closed area. An underage female was arrested on suspicion of drivin...

DATE: Jan 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record