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Mental Health Awareness Month: Reaching Out for Support
The Cortez Police Department cares about the well-being of our community and recognizes the importance of mental health awareness. May is Me...
Read MoreMissing Indigenous Teen - Shaylin Odell (Cortez, CO)
Update 4/30/26: The family has confirmed she contacted her mother from a private number to say she is safe and heading home, and her p...
Read MoreStaying Safe: Recognizing Human Trafficking Red Flags
At the suggestion of one of our viewers, (Thanks Justine!), we’re sharing a community awareness post about recognizing potential human tra...
Read MoreCOMMUNITY THANK YOU POST — 15,000 FOLLOWERS on FACEBOOK!
Cortez and Montezuma County, thank you. Because of your support, engagement, and willingness to stay connected with us, the Cortez Police De...
Read MoreIf you aren't following us...would you?
Open communication keeps our community strong, and staying connected to local emergency information systems is one of the most effective way...
Read MoreBig news at CPD!
We are proud to announce that Officer Michael Rivas is taking the next step in his career as he transitions from Patrol to the Detectives Di...
Read MoreCortez Police Department Urges Sober Driving on Cinco de May...
Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate culture, community, and connection here in Cortez. As you enjoy the festivities, the Cortez Police Depa...
Read MoreBuckle Up Buttercup!
We could be running "Click it or Ticket" shifts. 🤷♂️ How will you know? A. You see a vehicle pulled over with an officer writ...
Read MoreHow Texting 911 Helps Dispatchers Help You
Did you know that texting 911 has been available in Montezuma County for some time, but many people still don’t realize it is an option? &...
Read MoreNational Public Safety Telecommunicator Week 2026 - April 12...
Honoring the Voices Behind the BadgeThis week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026 and extend our deepes...
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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 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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Created Apr 23, 2026 / Updated May 6, 2026
Open communication keeps our community strong, and staying connected to local emergency information systems is one of the most effective ways to stay aware and prepared. By following the Cortez Police Department on Facebook, subscribing to Crimewatch through the mobile a...
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Created May 5, 2026 / Updated May 6, 2026
The Cortez Police Department cares about the well-being of our community and recognizes the importance of mental health awareness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weaknes...
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May 6, 2026
The Cortez Police Department is investigating a series of graffiti vandalism incidents that occurred overnight affecting businesses and homeowners. Officers have already documented many of the affected locations, and a police report has been filed that includes numerous proper...
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Created Apr 21, 2026 / Updated May 5, 2026
Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate culture, community, and connection here in Cortez. As you enjoy the festivities, the Cortez Police Department asks you to make one commitment that protects everyone on our roads: never drive impaired. Whether you are celebrating with friend...
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Case
Apr 29, 2026
Update 4/30/26: The family has confirmed she contacted her mother from a private number to say she is safe and heading home, and her photos have been removed from our post to protect her privacy. A teenage Indigenous girl, 17-year-old, Shaylin Odell was reported m...
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Apr 28, 2026
At the suggestion of one of our viewers, (Thanks Justine!), we’re sharing a community awareness post about recognizing potential human trafficking tactics. Traffickers often use deceptive offers to target vulnerable individuals, and these schemes can appear in everyday places ...
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Apr 27, 2026
Cortez and Montezuma County, thank you. Because of your support, engagement, and willingness to stay connected with us, the Cortez Police Department has officially reached 15,000 followers on Facebook today! When we began actively using Facebook, we were at 3.4K followers in J...
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Created Apr 20, 2026 / Updated Apr 25, 2026
Hey Montezuma-Cortez High School Panthers! As you get ready to dance the night away Under the Lanterns, the Cortez Police Department wants to remind you to prioritize your safety and well-being above all else. We want this special night to be memorable for all the right reason...
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