When something happens in our community, the information you share with 911 helps first responders act quickly and efficiently. The REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report yesterday, which came in less than one second before the first reports of the fatal traffic ...

As your Cortez law enforcement agency, we appreciate the City Council for providing steady leadership that helps keep our community safe and running well. The City of Cortez municipal election will seat five of seven City Council members, and these elected officials make decis...

Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, pills, or inhalants turns a fun night into a chain of consequences that can follow you for months or even years. Impairment is impairment, no matter what caused it. This St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Tuesday, and one bad decisi...

The Cortez Police Department has received several reports in the last few weeks of older community members losing thousands of dollars to scams. Anyone can fall for a scam, but parents, grandparents, and older adults are often targeted.  Please take a moment to check in w...

A “quick text,” a “fast call,” or “just checking the map” can take your eyes off the road for seconds that matter. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of preventable crashes in Colorado. Stay alert. Stay focused. Stay alive. No text, call, or map is worth a life.