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Sheriff: Armed Mancos man shot dead after refusing deputies’ commands
A Mancos resident was fatally shot by Montezuma County deputies on Thursday after he refused repeated commands to drop the weapon, said Sheriff Steven Nowlin. The resident, John Thompson, 42, suffered several gunshot wounds and died at the scene after the deputies performed emergency medical aid on him, according to a news release from Nowlin.
Montezuma-Cortez school board announces board seat vacancy; mill levy override to be on November ballot
The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board on Tuesday announced that Rafe M. O’Brien had submitted his resignation to the board, effective June 22. The district office is now taking letters of interest and recommendation for his seat in District A until Monday, Aug. 5. His seat was formerly held by Cody Wells.
Habitat for Humanity looks for volunteers, applicants to new positions
The Habitat for Humanity of Montezuma County is looking for volunteers to dedicate a few hours a week to work at the ReStore south of Cortez. They are also hiring one part-time employee and one full-time employee. The organization is looking for dedicated people to volunteer or apply who want...
‘Manic’ weather for Southwest Colorado in June leaves uncertainty
The adage, “If you don’t like the weather, go inside and wait five minutes” was exacerbated this summer in the midst of violent storms, record heat and the effects of coastal weather patterns. The city of Cortez received 1.8 inches of precipitation in June, 486% of the...
Leaders in Cortez area speak out about Trump shooting
The FBI is still trying to determine a motive behind the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The former president says that a bullet pierced his upper ear, according to The Associated Press. In the meantime former fire Chief Corey Comperatore was being...
Montezuma Republicans provide information, field questions about GOP candidates
The Montezuma County Republicans, an organization that supports and provides information on Republican political candidates running for local offices, will open headquarters to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until November’s election. Community members can ask questions about Republican candidates, and fact...
KSJD Local Newscast - July 16, 2024
Whether a Dollar General store can be built just off Highway 1`45 between Dolores and Cortez is still undecided. In its response to a lawsuit over the issue, Montezuma County denies many of the allegations made by Leaf Properties, the Georgia corporation that applied to build the store on Road N. The county commissioners voted 2 to 1 on April 23 to reject a high-impact permit for the retail outlet. Leaf Properties filed suit in District Court on May 28, and the county responded on June 25. In the complaint, the plaintiff said the county commissioners never explained how Leaf Properties could "win approval," and that the county's land-use process "should not be a guessing game." The plaintiff noted that the roughly 4-acre tract on Road N is already zoned commercial. In response, county attorney Ian MacLaren wrote that the language in the land-use code is clear and unambiguous, not a guessing game. The county also argued that commercial zoning doesn't guarantee that significant adverse impacts created by any and all commercial uses on a piece of property can be mitigated. When rejecting the permit, the commissioners said such impacts included traffic hazards, lower neighboring property values, and the outlet's lack of comptability with the area's rural character. The court has not yet ruled on the suit.
Duece Martinez arrested again in Cortez on warrant and for violating protection order
Five days after being granted a $500 bond in the 22nd Judicial District, Duece Martinez, 18, was arrested on a warrant from Archuleta County for failing to appear in court and allegedly for violating a court-ordered protection order. Martinez was arrested July 7 after Montezuma County Sheriff Deputy Peter Schmalz...
Preliminary hearing held for man facing second-degree murder charge
A Grand Junction accused of fatally stabbing a man in Cortez last year appeared Thursday in Montezuma County Combined Courts before Chief Judge Todd Plewe for a preliminary hearing. Blake Welling, 63, is accused of stabbing David Grauberger at Speedway, 2021 E. Main St., on May 25, 2023, resulting in...
Three people stabbed outside Eagle Claw Liquors on U.S. Highway 160
The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office is preparing an arrest warrant for the suspect in three stabbings outside Eagle Claw Liquors south of Cortez on July 3, said Sheriff Steve Nowlin. The three victims were attacked about 9:30 p.m. after witnessing an “altercation” outside Eagle Claw Liquors and Gifts, at...
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