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Public Awareness - training noise alert

The Cortez Police Department will be conducting a training involving loud noises tonight in the evening hours.  The dispatch center has...
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Thank a first responder today!

Today is National First Responders DayWe honor and appreciate:Dispatchers who are the calm in the chaosFirefighters who run toward the heat,...
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Trooper Steven King Begins New Chapter on the Front Range

Colorado State Patrol Trooper Steven King is heading to the Front Range after years of service in our community. From his start at the Monte...
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DEA Drug Take Back Event - Hosted by the Montezuma Cortez Na...

DEA Drug Take Back Event Hosted by the Montezuma Cortez Narcotics Team📅 Saturday, October 25th 🕙 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 Walgree...
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Enjoy Safe, Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Cortez

The Cortez Police Department encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the many safe, family-friendly events happening in our community, with...
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Break the silence, stop the violence.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the recent fatal shooting in Durango is a heartbreaking reminder of how serious and deadly...
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Great Work Panthers!

Big shoutout to our Panther crew for keeping it cool, buckled up, and distraction-free. Thanks for sticking to the speed limit and making su...
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Fake Money Makes Rounds Again

Heads up, Cortez!Counterfeit "motion picture" money is being passed around again. Businesses and shoppers, please check all bills caref...
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New to Cortez? Stay Safe with the Everbridge Alert App!

Are you a new resident in the Cortez area? Add the Montezuma County Everbridge Emergency Alert System app to your phone today for severe wea...
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Dispatcher Dedication: Allyssa Ludington Earns NENA Excelle...

Big congratulations to communications technician (911 dispatcher) Allyssa Ludington! Allyssa has earned the NENA Excellence in Dis...
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Warrant
Created Oct 27, 2025 / Updated Oct 30, 2025
ALIAS: David Gene Ford (Washington DL) - multiple active warrants May be driving a stolen vehicle - 2012 dark colored Audi A4 - plate number: EHF R51 Recovered stolen motorcycle: 2024 Turquoise Harley Davidson - plate: Nevada GK351 If seen, please call or text 911 immediately ...
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Case
Created Aug 21, 2025 / Updated Oct 21, 2025
10/21/25 - Robert Salt and Nykhona Holiday were arrested on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 by the Cortez Police Department and are still currently detained in the Montezuma County Jail.  Both parties are set to appear in court on December 12th at 9am.  Montezuma County...
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Post
Oct 30, 2025
Sharing photos that are not yours can cause real harm. Whether you are a teen or an adult, posting private pictures without permission can break trust, ruin reputations, and even lead to legal trouble. Just because a photo is on your phone does not mean it is yours to share. R...
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Oct 29, 2025
The Cortez Police Department will be conducting a training involving loud noises tonight in the evening hours.  The dispatch center has been notified.  We hope the notification prevents panic, allows time to secure pets, and prevents unnecessary 911 calls. 
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Arrest
Oct 28, 2025
Jeremiah Maestas was arrested on Tuesday, October 28th on failure to comply in Montezuma County Combined Courts felony cases 24CR209 and 25CR265.  He is scheduled to appear on Wednesday, Oct. 29th at 1pm in courtroom 1. 
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Haraldsson, Thor C.

Haraldsson, Thor C. - 10/27/25 ACTIVE WARRANT