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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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Sep 1, 2026
If it feels like you are seeing more of us out and about this week and into the holiday weekend, you are absolutely right! With Labor Day coming up, we have extra patrol units around town. Our goal is simple. If one stop for speeding, one reminder to buckle up, or one i...
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Created Aug 18, 2026 / Updated Aug 24, 2026
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 Combined Courts case number 26CR135 after Cortez Police Department officers responded to a shots-fired call on Ridge Drive in Cortez, Co...
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Aug 17, 2026
The Cortez Police Department is excited to bring back the 2026 Citizens Academy this fall! Spend six Thursday nights exploring what really happens behind the badge—with hands-on learning, eye-opening demonstrations, and plenty of “Wow, I had no idea!” moments. 📅 Thursdays, Sep...
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Aug 15, 2026
7:08pm - The man has been safely removed from the home and is being evaluated by medical personnel. Saturday, August 15 6:37pm - There is currently police activity in the area of Ridge Drive in Cortez where officers are attempting to make contact with a man who is inside...
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Created Aug 4, 2026 / Updated Aug 17, 2026
There will be a fireworks display at the Conquistador Golf Course this evening to celebrate the Pinto Bean Golf Tournament. The show will begin at dusk, weather permitting. Dispatch and emergency services are aware of the event. Please share this information so neighbors have ...
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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 17, 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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