Love isn't supposed to hurt. Yet, every year, millions of people suffer in silence, trapped in abusive relationships. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a crucial reminder that no one deserves to be hurt, threatened, or controlled by someone they love. If you or som...

*MISSING INDIGENOUS PERSON ALERT* Me'ya Casey (female) Age: 16 Height: 5'0"  Weight:110 lbs.  Eyes: Brown Hair: Red/dyed red CASEY WAS LAST SEEN IN THE 600 BLOCK OF MOUNTAIN SAGE ROAD IN TOWAOC, CO, ME'YA WAS WEARING ALL BLACK INCLUDING BLACK SHOES AND JACKET.

It's been such a great summer!  The Cortez community has done an exceptional job of keeping their vehicles locked and remembering to bring items of importance inside so that they aren't so tempting to thieves!  Keep it up!  #lockup #9pmroutine #Cortezsafety

9/22/26 - 1pm Arraignment in the Montezuma County Combined Courts (Case 26M486) Yesterday morning, officers and emergency services responded to a traffic accident that occurred at the intersection of East Main Street (Highway 160) and Sligo Street in Cortez.   The Montezu...

On September 18, 2026, Shandine John was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a devastating drunk-driving crash that claimed the life of 44-year-old Michael Burnison on March 24, 2026. At approximately 4 p.m. that day, John, who had a revoked license due to a previo...