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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Cortez Municipal Airport organizes a simulation helicopter crash for training

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The Cortez Municipal Airport conducted a safety training exercise with local emergency service agencies on Wednesday, September 13th from 8am until noon.  The scenario was that of a downed medical helicopter with injured occupants off of Road G a...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Cortez Municipal Airport Information

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Cortez Municipal Airport sits at 5,914 feet above sea level between Mesa Verde National Park and Ute Mountain and provides Commercial and General Aviation services seven days a week with limited operating hours.  

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Message from Community and Economic Development Director Rachael Marchbanks

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Greetings from Cortez, Colorado – a friendly, welcoming community that thrives on a love of the outdoors. Why else would we be the home of Osprey packs? We think that you, your business, and your employees will find it an engaging, open, and exceptional l...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Message from Mayor Rachel Medina

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"Our community is rich with history, ranging from the Ancient Puebloans, Diné, and Ute people who were the original inhabitants; to the homesteaders and historic settlers who later established Cortez. Many of their decedents still reside h...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Message from Parks and Recreation Director Creighton Wright

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We have many excellent parks and recreation amenities available to our community, from the Cortez Recreation Center to the Conquistador Golf Course to the Outdoor Pool and surrounding parks and open space preserves. Please go outside, take a walk, run, tr...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Message from the Chief of Police Vernon Knuckles

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We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. 

The Cortez Police Department is committed to a community engagement philosophy. We believe in working in collaboration with residents to reduce crime and enhance the quality of l...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

Message from the Public Works Director

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Public Works Department – Director’s Message

Public Works is the tip of the spear for the City of Cortez as we provide high-quality drinking water, maintain streets and water delivery and provide refuse collection and recycling services. 

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Water Wise Landscaping

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Message from the Public Works Director

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Public Works Department – Director’s Message

Public Works is the tip of the spear for the City of Cortez as we provide high-quality drinking water, maintain streets and water delivery and provide refuse collection and recycling services. 

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Auction 2004 International 7400 Refuse Truck

Auction 2004 International 7400 Refuse Truck. Starting bid $20,000.00Can be seen at 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO.Public Surplus: Government Surplus Auctions link to bid on auction.

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

New Emergency Alert System

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After recent local problems with the Nixle system, as well as the widely-publicized issues with the alert and notification systems during fires in Boulder County and Maui, Montezuma County has launched a new Emergency Alert System.  This new syst...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

Four Corners Fly In

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Come out to this awesome family friendly event on October 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This will also be the day of the Solar Eclipse!  We have eclipse glasses to hand out!

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

2023 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

The City of Cortez 2023 water quality report (CCR) is available online.

The City of Cortez is pleased to present to you this year's water quality report.  Cortez is blessed with the high-quality Dolores River water out of McPhee Reservoir with which to begin the water treatment process.  All water p...

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Posted on: December 23, 2022

Fall 2023 Clean-up Week

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City of Cortez Fall Clean-up Week October 9-13, 2023

The City of Cortez fall Clean-up Week will be October 9-13, 2023.  CURBSIDE pick-up only, no drop-off day.

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