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Ready for Lift‑Off? Plan for Safety (and Parking!) This We...
It’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting weekend in and around Parque de Vida, and we want to help everyone enjoy it safely!With all thes...
Read MoreCPD Citizens Academy: A Community Favorite is Coming Back T...
Something exciting is coming…The Cortez Police Department Citizens Academy Fall Classes are right around the corner! If you’ve ever want...
Read MoreBalloon Lift-Off Weekend: Safety Starts on the Ground!
The Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally is taking to the skies this weekend: August 7, 8 & 9! We’re excited to welcome visitors and reside...
Read MoreSupport is Always Available
At the Cortez Police Department, we want to remind everyone in our community that help is just a call or text away! If you're in immediate d...
Read MoreAlive at 25 Defensive Driving Course - September 2026
Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness CourseRegistration required: https://aliveat25.us/co/course-info?course_id=15205 Saturday, September 26,...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Criminal Justice Process
When an officer issues a summons or makes an arrest, it begins the process of the criminal justice system that includes the DA’s Office (p...
Read MoreFOUND! Missing Teen - David G. Swanner
Update for July 21, 2026: The Cortez Police Department was contacted by David Swanner on July 20, and he reported that he is safe. Officers ...
Read MoreShow Us Your Summer Buckle Up Style! Tag the Cortez Police D...
Click It or Ticket means law enforcement is watching for seat belt violations, especially during the 100 Deadliest Days. The Cortez Police D...
Read MoreKeep Our Summer Roadways Safe
The "100 deadliest days' from Memorial Day to Labor Day are a reminder that summer roads are risky. Buckle up every trip, every time. Make s...
Read MoreSummer Safety Starts With a Seat Belt
Seat belts save lives. During the 100 Deadliest Days from Memorial Day to Labor Day, crashes and fatalities spike. Click It or Ticket is in ...
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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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Created Aug 21, 2025 / Updated Jul 20, 2026
7/20/2026 - Salt is scheduled for a pretrial readiness hearing on 8/21/26 at 9am and a jury trial for September 8-28th in this case - #25CR164. He remains in custody at the Montezuma County Jail since his arrest on August 21, 2025. His bond is set at three million dollar...
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Created Jul 9, 2026 / Updated Aug 8, 2026
With Sturgis visitors traveling through the area, “The Heat is On” for increased safety and awareness. Historically, traffic fatalities, especially impaired-related crashes, rise between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. In 2024, 71 people ...
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Created Aug 3, 2026 / Updated Aug 6, 2026
The Cortez Rendezvous Balloon Rally is taking to the skies this weekend: August 7, 8 & 9! We’re excited to welcome visitors and residents and want to remind everyone to drive safely while hot air balloons fill the Cortez skies. 🎈 Morning Launches (Friday, Saturday, S...
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Created Jul 9, 2026 / Updated Aug 5, 2026
As Sturgis traffic moves through Colorado, expect more motorcycles on our roads. You can expect to see more CPD officers on the streets too! Please share the road, stay aware, and remember that driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or drugs is never worth it. ...
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