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CDOT Construction on Main Street in Cortez Until August
CDOT road construction at the Mildred Road and Harrison Street intersections on Main Street (US 160) has begun and continues through August....
Read MoreAlive at 25 Defensive Driving Course
Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness CourseRegistration required:https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=15127Saturday, July 25, 20269:00 am...
Read MoreJuneteenth Holiday Closure
The Cortez Police Department would like to inform the community that our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observ...
Read MoreLaunch Your Career in Emergency Communications!
The City of Cortez is seeking two highly reliable individuals who are ready to step into a meaningful career as Emergency Communications Tec...
Read MoreProtecting Cortez by Getting Drugs Off the Streets
The Montezuma Cortez Narcotics Investigation Team (MCNIT), a partnership between the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the Cortez Poli...
Read MoreYou Are Remembered 5.29.1998
Today we honor Officer Dale Claxton, who was killed in the line of duty on May 29, 1998. His sacrifice marked the beginning of what became k...
Read MoreCortez Dispatcher, Aimee Raygoza Shares Candid Look at Dispa...
Dispatcher Aimee Raygoza delivered a compelling breakout session presentation at the Colorado NENA/APCO Conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2026...
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 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? &...
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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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Jun 24, 2026
CDOT road construction at the Mildred Road and Harrison Street intersections on Main Street (US 160) has begun and continues through August. Improvements include new crosswalks, curb ramps, and audible pedestrian signals. As a daily practice and with the Fourth of July event a...
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Event
Jun 24, 2026
Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness Course Registration required: https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=15127 Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Hosted by the Cortez Police Department 608 North Park Street Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-8441 Instructor: Officer Karla Ross ...
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Created Jun 1, 2026 / Updated Jun 19, 2026
The Cortez Police Department would like to inform the community that our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. While our administrative offices will be closed, please be assured that our emergency services will remai...
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Case
Jun 16, 2026
UPDATE: Aurelia has contacted law enforcement, and her photo and descriptors have been removed for her privacy. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Missing Indigenous Person Alert Activation Aurelia Lee Law enforcement is concerned for her safety. If seen, please call or te...
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Jun 1, 2026
The City of Cortez is seeking two highly reliable individuals who are ready to step into a meaningful career as Emergency Communications Technicians (911 Dispatchers) with the Cortez Police Department. In this role, you become the first voice people hear in moments of crisis, ...
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Created May 13, 2026 / Updated May 29, 2026
Today we honor Officer Dale Claxton, who was killed in the line of duty on May 29, 1998. His sacrifice marked the beginning of what became known as 1998’s notorious Four Corners manhunt, one of the largest in Colorado history. As many as 500 officers searched for more than two...
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Broadcast
May 28, 2026
The stoplights at the East Y intersection of Highway 145 and Highway 160 (near the new Maverick) are currently not functioning. Please use caution when approaching this area and treat the intersection as a four‑way stop until the signals are restored. There is no estimated rep...
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May 26, 2026
The Montezuma Cortez Narcotics Investigation Team (MCNIT), a partnership between the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and the Cortez Police Department, continues to work diligently to remove dangerous narcotics from our communities and improve public safety. Since the beginni...
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