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This resource is for building public awareness of crimes and those that commit criminal acts in Montezuma County. The information contained ...
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Created Nov 3, 2026 / Updated Nov 9, 2026
The Cortez Police Department administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Please note that emergency services will remain available 24 hours a day. If you have an emergency, please call or text 911. We ...
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Nov 9, 2026
The Cortez Police Department has received multiple reports of bears in and around residential neighborhoods throughout the city. As wildlife continues to be affected by recent environmental changes, including wildfires, flooding, drought conditions, and other disruptions to th...
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Oct 28, 2026
Yesterday, officers from the Cortez Police Department had the opportunity to visit the wonderful students at Beech Street Preschool. We love meeting with our youngest community members because positive interactions at an early age help build trust, strengthen relationships, an...
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Oct 28, 2026
The Cortez Police Department extends our appreciation to all first responders in our community. Your professionalism, teamwork, and selfless service make a difference every day. Thank you for all you do! ###
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Created Oct 13, 2026 / Updated Oct 15, 2026
Update - The person in the photo has been identified and his photo removed. Thank you to our followers for helping us to identify this individual in under 3 hours! The Cortez Police Department is seeking the community’s help. We think the person in the photo may have inf...
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Created Sep 29, 2026 / Updated Oct 2, 2026
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...
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Created Sep 28, 2026 / Updated Sep 30, 2026
From the Montezuma-Cortez High School: Due to continued rainy conditions the M-CHS Homecoming Parade scheduled for today, 9/30/26 is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Main Street (Highway 160) will be closed today, beginning around 5pm (lineup) ...
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Sep 28, 2026
*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.
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Sep 28, 2026
Main Street (Highway 160) will be closed this Wednesday from North Park Street to Maple Street for the MCHS Homecoming parade with lineup at 5pm and the parade beginning at 5:30pm. During the event, flashing lights and sirens may be present. Officers from the Cortez Police Dep...
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Created Sep 9, 2026 / Updated Sep 26, 2026
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
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