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Created Jun 29, 2026 / Updated Jul 14, 2026
The Cortez Police Department is proud to announce that Sgt. Vance Carver has successfully completed DRE School and is now officially certified as a Drug Recognition Expert. Sgt. Carver also earned the Glenn Davis Top Student Award, a solid reflection of the time he put in and ...
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Created Jul 13, 2026 / Updated Jul 14, 2026
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 full effect. And remember to never drive under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, natural medicine or other psychedelics. #Clickitortick...
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Created Jul 7, 2026 / Updated Jul 11, 2026
Are you looking for a rewarding career in public safety communications? Do you enjoy helping others and working in a fast-paced team environment? The City of Cortez is currently accepting applications for a dispatcher position at the Montezuma-Cortez Dispatch Center located at...
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Jul 8, 2026
7/8/26 2:45pm - Road G is shut down from Road 23/Road F (Cortez Airport road) West to Road 21. 🚨Please avoid the area and yield to all responding emergency vehicles. 7/8/26 - 2:00pm Montezuma-Cortez Dispatch and the Cortez Fire Protection District have been alerted...
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Jul 7, 2026
From Montezuma County on Facebook: Smoke from wildfires contains tiny particles that can make it harder to breathe and can irritate your eyes, nose, and throat. Children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with heart or lung conditions are especially at risk. Prote...
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Jul 7, 2026
The Fourth of July is always one of the busiest days of the year for the Montezuma-Cortez Dispatch Center, and this year followed that pattern. With call and radio activity rising, dispatchers worked together to keep first responders prepared and informed. On this holida...
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Jul 3, 2026
The 4th of July is one of the busiest days of the year for the Montezuma-Cortez Dispatch center. Here are the stats from 2025! 🩸IN AN EMERGENCY - Call or text 911 🎆Reporting illegal fireworks and other non-emergency situations - Please call the non-emergency line: 970-56...
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Created Jun 30, 2026 / Updated Jul 4, 2026
Happy 4th of July! Mildred Road/Road 26 between Parque De Vida and Centennial Park will be closed today for the 4th of July festivities, turning the two parks into one big block party! Accessible parking is available on North Park Street, at the Cortez Library, and...
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Created Jun 25, 2026 / Updated Jul 3, 2026
Happy 4th of July, Cortez! We want everyone to enjoy the holiday while staying safe, smart, and looking out for one another. As you celebrate, keep these holiday safety tips in mind: 🔥 Grills & Fireworks Can Burn Keep kids and pets at a safe distance, use caut...
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