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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...
Read MoreCommunity Alert: Be Smart About Email Invitations
Good morning, all. Some of you may have received emails from a group called Southwest Colorado Trafficking Task Force (beyondtrafficki...
Read MoreBreak 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...
Read MoreGreat 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...
Read MoreFake Money Makes Rounds Again
Heads up, Cortez!Counterfeit "motion picture" money is being passed around again. Businesses and shoppers, please check all bills caref...
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreDispatcher Dedication: Allyssa Ludington Earns NENA Excelle...
Big congratulations to communications technician (911 dispatcher) Allyssa Ludington! Allyssa has earned the NENA Excellence in Dis...
Read More2025 Fall Citizens Academy - Open Registration!
The Cortez Police Department is excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2025 Fall Citizens Academy. This hands-on, six-week ...
Read MorePlease Help Identify These Vehicles
The Cortez Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two vehicles shown in the attached photos, as part of an ongoi...
Read More🚗 Slow Down, Cortez—Our Children Matter
Slow Down, Cortez—Our Children MatterIn the after-school hours, Cortez is buzzing with activity: soccer at Parque De Vida, football practi...
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Created Aug 21, 2025 / Updated Sep 25, 2025
Homicide Investigation Underway Following Incident at Veteran’s Park The Cortez Police Department, with the assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office, and the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, is actively investigatin...
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Oct 14, 2025
The Cortez Police Department encourages everyone to get out and enjoy the many safe, family-friendly events happening in our community, with some starting as early as this weekend. As you head out in the evenings, please remember: Drive with caution near event areas Avoi...
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Oct 13, 2025
Thanks to your calls, CPD officers successfully removed a modified rifle and a large, concealed knife from our streets over the past week. In both cases, the juveniles were also found to be in possession of alcohol. Here’s what happened after officers responded to your calls:&...
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Oct 13, 2025
Good morning, all. Some of you may have received emails from a group called Southwest Colorado Trafficking Task Force (beyondtrafficking.com). These emails may ask for financial donations or invite people to join in person or zoom meetings. Although the organizatio...
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Oct 7, 2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the recent fatal shooting in Durango is a heartbreaking reminder of how serious and deadly domestic violence can be. Cortez PD urges everyone to stay alert to the warning signs, even in teen relationships like controlling behav...
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