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Caring for Our Community During the Wildfire Smoke Condition...
From Montezuma County on Facebook: Smoke from wildfires contains tiny particles that can make it harder to breathe and can irritate you...
Read MoreMontezuma‑Cortez Dispatch Center Handles Another Exception...
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 patte...
Read MoreNon‑Emergency Line: 970-565-8441 Your cooperation helps en...
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 A...
Read MoreCelebrate smart this 4th of July, Cortez
The Cortez Police Department reminds everyone that alcohol is for those 21+ with a valid ID wristband, and it must stay inside the bee...
Read MoreAdd the Crimewatch Mobile App!
Happy 4th of July, Cortez. The Cortez Police Department encourages everyone to stay safe and stay informed by adding the Crimewatch mobile a...
Read MoreHoliday and Everyday Safety Reminder: Stay Informed and Stay...
The Cortez Police Department is reminding residents that the 4th of July is a good time to review how you receive emergency information. Maj...
Read MoreCortez! Celebrate Your Holiday Weekend Responsibly!
Happy 4th of July, Cortez! We want everyone to enjoy the holiday while staying safe, smart, and looking out for one another.As you cele...
Read MoreCDOT Construction on Main Street in Cortez Until August
CDOT road construction at the Mildred Road and Harrison Street intersections on Main Street (US 160) has begun and continues through August....
Read MoreAlive at 25 Defensive Driving Course
Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness CourseRegistration required:https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=15127Saturday, July 25, 20269:00 am...
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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 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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Created Aug 21, 2025 / Updated Apr 28, 2026
4/28/26- Salt is set for a plea hearing on 5/13/26 at 1pm and Holiday is set for a plea hearing on 5/7/26 at 9am 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 pr...
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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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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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Created Jun 25, 2026 / Updated Jul 3, 2026
Reminder: There is no street parking on Empire Street on Saturday, July 4th, between 5am and 9pm. ROAD CLOSURES and parking lot closures (5am-9pm): • Mildred Road CLOSURE from Empire Street to Montezuma Avenue. • &nbs...
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