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Be A Voice That Helps Shape Public Safety in Cortez
As your Cortez law enforcement agency, we appreciate the City Council for providing steady leadership that helps keep our community safe and...
Read More3/23/26 Update: FOUND - Missing Indigenous Teen and Stolen V...
3/23/26 DEACTIVATION: 16-year-old, Indigenous female, Kleo Azure, has been safely located with the vehicle in Farmington, New Mexico. T...
Read MoreAnonymous Tips Make a Difference — Thank You, Cortez!
The Cortez Police Department truly appreciates every anonymous tip our community sends in. Your willingness to speak up helps us keep our ne...
Read MoreKeeping Our Older Community Safe from Fraud
The Cortez Police Department has received several reports in the last few weeks of older community members losing thousands of dollars to sc...
Read MoreTrust the Right Sources
In times of crisis, whether global events, regional wildfires, shelter in place alerts, or major accidents, accurate information becomes ess...
Read MoreStay Lucky, Don't Drive Yucky
Driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, pills, or inhalants turns a fun night into a chain of consequences that can follow you fo...
Read MoreEyes on the Road: Every Second Counts
A “quick text,” a “fast call,” or “just checking the map” can take your eyes off the road for seconds that matter. Distracted dr...
Read MoreMulti‑Day Ongoing Training Underway, Showing Our Commitmen...
The Cortez Police Department is committed to delivering the highest standard of service to our community, and that starts with continuous, r...
Read MoreSafety Begins Before the Emergency
If you have been following the national news about missing person Nancy Guthrie, you know how quickly the unexpected can happen. No one plan...
Read MoreDetective Kristin Cannon Accepts Sergeant Position with the ...
Congratulations Kristin! Detective Kristin Cannon began her career with the City of Cortez in August 2018 after relocating from Durango...
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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 Feb 12, 2026
2/8/25 from The Journal: Salt’s arraignment is scheduled for March 19 at 3 p.m. Holiday, also charged with murder and assault, waived her right to a preliminary hearing. Her arraignment is scheduled for March 12 at 9 a.m. 10/21/25 - Robert Salt and Nykhona Holiday were a...
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Arrest
Mar 24, 2026
3/25/26 - Bond has been set at $200,000 cash/surety and is scheduled for a return filing of charges on April 7th at 9:30am. Ms. John's prior DUI case 25T109 - revoke of probation, will be heard tomorrow at 1:00pm. Ms. John is scheduled to appear in the Montezuma Co...
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Mar 24, 2026
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...
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Case
Mar 23, 2026
3/23/26 DEACTIVATION: 16-year-old, Indigenous female, Kleo Azure, has been safely located with the vehicle in Farmington, New Mexico. Thank you for your assistance in sharing the message in the Four Corners. March 23, 2026 Missing Indigenous Person Alert Co...
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Created Mar 3, 2026 / Updated Mar 17, 2026
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...
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Mar 16, 2026
The Cortez Police Department truly appreciates every anonymous tip our community sends in. Your willingness to speak up helps us keep our neighborhoods safe, and we’re grateful for your partnership. If something needs attention right away, giving dispatch a call helps ensure w...
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Mar 12, 2026
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...
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Mar 9, 2026
In times of crisis, whether global events, regional wildfires, shelter in place alerts, or major accidents, accurate information becomes essential. For the safety of our community, it is important to rely on verified and legitimate sources for updates. The Cortez Police...
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Mar 3, 2026
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.
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