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
Montezuma-Cortez school board receives mill levy updates and DAC presentation
District Accountability Committee presents information on parent surveys and asked for more ‘back and forth’ with board
DATE: Dec 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education
