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Police blotter

Thursday, July 9 12:21 a.m.: An officer responded to Siki's Village, 321 S. Broadway, for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. The woman was found in the driver’s seat of a parked vehi...

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Wednesday, July 1 2:45 p.m.: A deputy responded to 18680 Colorado Highway 145, Dolores, for a report of a lost or stolen firearm. The reporting party said a Glock 43X 9 mm handgun in a black...

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Southwest Conservation Corps launches adult day crew program in Montezuma County

Participants will gain entry-level experience in chainsaw operations, trail maintenance

DATE: Jul 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma County commissioners seek audit of sheriff’s office after disputing budget cuts claims

BOCC members say MCSO’s budget increased – not decreased – from 2025 to this year

DATE: Jul 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meet the authors leading Mesa Verde Writers Conference workshops in September

Faculty encourage seasoned and emerging writes to attend event in Mancos

DATE: Jul 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Dolores School District raises teacher base pay, continues with track plans

The track would be part of the next phase of the district’s master plan

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Sundog Gallery to mark first anniversary with celebration in Mancos

The gallery has hosted multiple exhibitions in its first year

DATE: Jul 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Battle of brothers continues: Jett Lawrence now leads Motocross overall by one point

There has been no update on Eli Tomac’s condition since his crash in Round 1

DATE: Jul 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Sports

Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex weather patterns that fuel wildfires

Sometimes fires create their own weather When wildfire tears through the landscape and teams are called in, firefighters are the first response team that comes to mind. While firefighters ma...

DATE: Jul 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lamp Post Creative Learning Center to wrap first season with theater shows and BBQ

Summer campers will perform kids’ editions of ‘101 Dalmatians’ and ‘The Jungle Book’

DATE: Jul 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sheriff blames budget cuts for disbanding narcotics team; Montezuma County disputes claim

Sheriff Nowlin will address commissioners on Tuesday

DATE: Jul 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, July 2 8:25 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Courthouse, 865 N. Park St., to transport a woman on a warrant to the Montezuma County Detention Center. 26001236 11...

DATE: Jul 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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