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Buckle 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 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...
Read MoreCommunity Calls Make a Difference
When something happens in our community, the information you share with 911 helps first responders act quickly and efficiently. The REDDI (R...
Read MoreBe 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 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 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 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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Created Apr 1, 2026 / Updated Apr 10, 2026
Honoring the Voices Behind the Badge This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026 and extend our deepest appreciation to the Montezuma‑Cortez Dispatch Center, housed inside the Cortez Police Department. These 14 highly trained dispatchers ...
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Apr 8, 2026
We could be running "Click it or Ticket" shifts. 🤷♂️ How will you know? A. You see a vehicle pulled over with an officer writing a ticket. B. You are pulled over and receiving a ticket for no seatbelt. C. You see an announcement on Facebook and CRIMEWATCH US D. Doesn't ...
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Mar 25, 2026
When something happens in our community, the information you share with 911 helps first responders act quickly and efficiently. The REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report yesterday, which came in less than one second before the first reports of the fatal traffic ...
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Arrest
Created Mar 24, 2026 / Updated Apr 7, 2026
4/7/26 - The court docket has been updated and both cases will be heard in the Montezuma County Combined Courts on 4/14/26 at 9am in district court - room 2. John remains in custody. Update: Return filing of charges is scheduled for 4/7/26 at 9:30am in case 26CR44. ...
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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
Created Mar 23, 2026 / Updated Apr 8, 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 Apr 8, 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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