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Explore, Experience, Engage: Cortez PD Citizens Academy 2026...
The Cortez Police Department is excited to bring back the 2026 Citizens Academy this fall! Spend six Thursday nights exploring what really h...
Read MorePolice Activity - Ridge Drive in Cortez, CO (8/15/26 6:37pm)
7:08pm - The man has been safely removed from the home and is being evaluated by medical personnel.Saturday, August 15 6:37pm - There i...
Read MoreSupport is Always Available
At the Cortez Police Department, we want to remind everyone in our community that help is just a call or text away! If you're in immediate d...
Read MoreAlive at 25 Defensive Driving Course - September 2026
Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness CourseRegistration required: https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=15205 Saturday, September 26,...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Criminal Justice Process
When an officer issues a summons or makes an arrest, it begins the process of the criminal justice system that includes the DA’s Office (p...
Read MoreShow Us Your Summer Buckle Up Style! Tag the Cortez Police D...
Click It or Ticket means law enforcement is watching for seat belt violations, especially during the 100 Deadliest Days. The Cortez Police D...
Read MoreKeep Our Summer Roadways Safe
The "100 deadliest days' from Memorial Day to Labor Day are a reminder that summer roads are risky. Buckle up every trip, every time. Make s...
Read MoreSummer Safety Starts With a Seat Belt
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 ...
Read MoreThe 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
With Sturgis visitors traveling through the area, “The Heat is On” for increased safety and awareness. Historically, traffic fatalities,...
Read MorePlan Ahead and Never Drive Impaired
As Sturgis traffic moves through Colorado, expect more motorcycles on our roads. You can expect to see more CPD officers on the streets too!...
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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 Jul 20, 2026
7/20/2026 - Salt is scheduled for a pretrial readiness hearing on 8/21/26 at 9am and a jury trial for September 8-28th in this case - #25CR164. He remains in custody at the Montezuma County Jail since his arrest on August 21, 2025. His bond is set at three million dollar...
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Arrest
Aug 18, 2026
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, Colorado, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Officers remained on scene for approximately three hours as the...
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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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Created Jul 9, 2026 / Updated Aug 5, 2026
As Sturgis traffic moves through Colorado, expect more motorcycles on our roads. You can expect to see more CPD officers on the streets too! Please share the road, stay aware, and remember that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or drugs is never worth it. ...
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