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Explore, Experience, Engage: Cortez PD Citizens Academy 2026...
The Cortez Police Department is excited to bring back the 2026 Citizens Academy this fall! Spend six Thursday nights exploring what really h...
Read MorePolice Activity - Ridge Drive in Cortez, CO (8/15/26 6:37pm)
8/24/26 - Ransdell is scheduled to appear on 8/27/26 for a return filing of charges at 9:00am. Carl Ransdell was arrested in Montezuma ...
Read MoreSupport is Always Available
At the Cortez Police Department, we want to remind everyone in our community that help is just a call or text away! If you're in immediate d...
Read MoreAlive at 25 Defensive Driving Course - September 2026
Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness CourseRegistration required: https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=15205 Saturday, September 26,...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Criminal Justice Process
When an officer issues a summons or makes an arrest, it begins the process of the criminal justice system that includes the DA’s Office (p...
Read MoreShow Us Your Summer Buckle Up Style! Tag the Cortez Police D...
Click It or Ticket means law enforcement is watching for seat belt violations, especially during the 100 Deadliest Days. The Cortez Police D...
Read MoreKeep Our Summer Roadways Safe
The "100 deadliest days' from Memorial Day to Labor Day are a reminder that summer roads are risky. Buckle up every trip, every time. Make s...
Read MoreSummer Safety Starts With a Seat Belt
Seat belts save lives. During the 100 Deadliest Days from Memorial Day to Labor Day, crashes and fatalities spike. Click It or Ticket is in ...
Read MoreThe 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
With Sturgis visitors traveling through the area, “The Heat is On” for increased safety and awareness. Historically, traffic fatalities,...
Read MorePlan Ahead and Never Drive Impaired
As Sturgis traffic moves through Colorado, expect more motorcycles on our roads. You can expect to see more CPD officers on the streets too!...
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Created Nov 29, 2025 / Updated Dec 16, 2025
Today, we stop for a moment to remember Sergeant Michael Moran, a dedicated Cortez police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on November 29, 2023. It's hard to believe it's been two years since we lost our friend. Sergeant Moran was a guardian, a frien...
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Case
Created Aug 21, 2025 / Updated Jul 20, 2026
7/20/2026 - Salt is scheduled for a pretrial readiness hearing on 8/21/26 at 9am and a jury trial for September 8-28th in this case - #25CR164. He remains in custody at the Montezuma County Jail since his arrest on August 21, 2025. His bond is set at three million dollar...
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Broadcast
Sep 21, 2026
11:57am - Highway 160 has reopened. Please travel safely. Traffic Accident at East Main and Sligo in Cortez - Please avoid the area and allow emergency services to work efficiently. Your calls matter! 11:10am - Dispatch received a call of a traffic acc...
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Incident
Sep 21, 2026
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...
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Broadcast
Sep 15, 2026
The Montezuma Cortez Dispatch Center is aware of the power outage. As Empire Electric Association provides updates, we will try to help keep the community informed.
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Created Sep 9, 2026 / Updated Sep 12, 2026
Today we celebrate National Police Woman Day. The Cortez Police Department proudly honors all the dedicated women serving in law enforcement across our community. Thank you for your commitment, strength, and service.
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Broadcast
Sep 8, 2026
UPDATE 1:00pm Better safe than sorry - Jane was found safe after she returned home. Thank you all for your efforts to call in tips and share the social media posts and CRIMEWATCH US broadcasts. SILVER ALERT: Missing person, Jane Howerton Left her home in Co...
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Sep 8, 2026
September marks Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, a critical reminder that mental health matters and help is always available. As your local law enforcement agency, the Cortez Police Department is committed to supporting our community's well-being and promoting resources...
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Created Sep 1, 2026 / Updated Sep 3, 2026
The Cortez Police Department administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7. Please note that Montezuma Cortez dispatch and emergency services will remain available and can be contacted as follows: Call or text 911 for emergencies Non-emergency line: 970-565-8441...
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Sep 1, 2026
Labor Day weekend brings plenty of sunshine, celebration, and a whole lot of motorcycles. The Four Corners Motorcycle Rally begins Thursday, September 3 and riders will be passing through Cortez as they enjoy the roads and scenery of the region. Our goal is always to hel...
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