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Police blotter

Thursday, Dec. 19 4:31 p.m. A woman who had been banned from Walmart, 1835 East Main St., told police she needed the store’s money services. She was cited with trespassing and told to leave...

DATE: Jan 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: For the record

Man leads police on 100 mph chase on Cortez city streets

Jeremiah Maestas also suspected of chase in La Plata County

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Galloping Goose Historical Society approved as enterprise zone contribution project

Project administered by Region 9 Economic Development

DATE: Dec 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Children’s Splooshball event to be hosted at the Cortez Rec Center

Children 8-10 years old and 11-13 are invited

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Update: Suspect in death of boy in Towaoc is arrested in Utah

Jeremiah Hight was sought in the death of 7-year-old

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Deseray Harnish arrested on ninth protection order violation; Charles Alberts also arrested

Multiple tooter straws and other drug paraphernalia were found in truck

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Nicholas Wentz receives date for plea hearing after alleged domestic violence and harassment

The DA reported that Wentz was continuing to post about the protected party on Facebook

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Cortez Community Christmas Dinner organizers ready to provide meal for community

Meals are also available to homebound individuals upon request

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

DATE: Dec 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

2024 Festival of Wreaths ends with heightened community Christmas spirit, prizes

Wreath scavenger hunt winners were awarded Cortez Cash cards

DATE: Dec 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Cortez resident goes skydiving to celebrate 90th birthday

Vern Crites went skydiving with his family to celebrate the occasion

DATE: Dec 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Living

Montezuma-Cortez school district won’t renew contract with Southwest Education Collaborative

The district could potentially renew their contract in the future

DATE: Dec 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

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