A Walsenburg man is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing another man earlier this week.   

35-year-old Michael Montez is being charged with 2nd degree murder after stabbing 56-year-old Charles Herndon multiple times. The incident occurred Monday afternoon near Civic League Park. The victim was transported to the Spanish Peaks Regional Center, where he later died from his injuries.   

In court Wednesday, Montez was given a $100,000 bond. He will return to court December 29th.

Michael Montez (Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office)