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FOUR CORNERS FREE PRESS JANUARY 2024

Locals voice concerns about cuts to the sheriff's budget

Falling revenues have led the Montezuma County commissioners to shrink the budgets of many departments countywide.

But a number of people are questioning the wisdom of cutting the budget of the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office at a time when the area faces increased incursions by drug cartels as well as ever-growing incidenc­es of theft, assault, and domestic violence.

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All good things must come to an end

Twenty years ago, a few of us local jour­nalists launched the Four Corners Free Press in Cortez. We wanted to offer an in-depth, alternative publication that would cover the Four Corners region.

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Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin says experience matters

By Gail Binkly After 45 years in law enforcement, Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin is seeking four more years at the helm of the Sheriff’s Office. He was first elected in November 2014 and re-elected in 2018. If re-elected this … Continue reading

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A quick learner: Odis Sikes seeks to become sheriff

By Gail Binkly Odis Sikes has no experience in law enforcement, but he isn’t letting that stop him from challenging Montezuma County’s incumbent Sheriff Steve Nowlin for the position. From the age of 18 Sikes has demonstrated leadership skills, he … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE FREE PRESS?

A monthly publication delivering in-depth news, lively features, and thought-provoking columns on life in the Four Corners.

The Four Corners Free Press is an independent, alternative paper with real substance. Every month, we sink our teeth into meaty topics, providing in-depth, comprehensive news stories on important local and regional issues that affect our readers.

Here’s what you can find in the Four Corners Free Press:

  • Thorough, balanced, in-depth news coverage by award-winning, experienced journalists who are familiar with the community and region.
  • The liveliest Opinion section in the Four Corners, with a rotating group of columnists writing everything from serious political commentary to humor.
  •  A perennial readers' favorite: Our Crime Waves section describing local misdeeds. Crime Waves is available only in our print edition.
  • A Health section with columns and articles on a variety of health and wellness topics.
  • A comprehensive Arts & Entertainment section to tell our readers what’s going on in the Four Corners. We offer feature articles; reviews of books, music and movies; and calendars of cultural events, live music, and other happenings.

 

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