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Welcome to CRIMEWATCH Montezuma County
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 Jul 14, 2026 / Updated Aug 11, 2026
The Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 students are heading back to school, and the Cortez Police Department is asking everyone to help keep this a safe and positive start to the year. Families will be walking, biking, and driving to school, so please slow down, stay alert,...
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Created Jul 9, 2026 / Updated Aug 8, 2026
With Sturgis visitors traveling through the area, “The Heat is On” for increased safety and awareness. Historically, traffic fatalities, especially impaired-related crashes, rise between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. In 2024, 71 people ...
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Created Aug 3, 2026 / Updated Aug 6, 2026
The Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally is taking to the skies this weekend: August 7, 8 & 9! We’re excited to welcome visitors and residents and want to remind everyone to drive safely while hot air balloons fill the Cortez skies. 🎈 Morning Launches (Friday, Saturday, S...
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Created Jul 9, 2026 / Updated Aug 5, 2026
As Sturgis traffic moves through Colorado, expect more motorcycles on our roads. You can expect to see more CPD officers on the streets too! Please share the road, stay aware, and remember that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or drugs is never worth it. ...
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Aug 5, 2026
It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting weekend in and around Parque de Vida, and we want to help everyone enjoy it safely! With all these activities, we expect families, kids, bicycles, scooters, duck crossings, strollers, and pets on leashes throughout the area. Please sta...
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