Cortez Police Department

06/13/2026

Just a few reminders for tomorrow's Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Class held here at the Cortez Police Department:
No late arrivals
Bring an ID (school ID, permit, Drivers License)
Students are ENCOURAGED to bring their own food and drink
Water stations available for refillable containers
No smoking or va**ng allowed in or around the building
See you before 9am tomorrow morning!

06/08/2026

6/8/26 12:37pm - FOUND! (safely located)

Missing person out of Durango, CO - Please share.
Durango Police

Deactivation -
Tallisha Cantsee has been safely located. Thank you for your assistance.

Activation -
41-year-old, Indigenous, female, Tallisha Cantsee, black hair and brown eyes, 5'02"/180lbs, was last seen on June 6, 2026, at 12:00pm on foot at Buckley Park (1200 block of Main Ave) in Durango, CO. Tallisha was last seen wearing a black jacket, black leggings with white stripes, and white tennis shoes. Law enforcement is concerned for her safety. If seen, please call 9-1-1 or the Durango Police Department at 970-385-2900.

06/05/2026

In the patrol bike training, Sgt. Baumgartner learned how to use the patrol bike as an additional weapon for protecting himself and the community.

06/05/2026

Officer Sharp learns to use his patrol bike as a way to protect himself in a situational training.

06/05/2026

A few more photos from the successful bike patrol training led by Sgt. Tyler Smith and Officer Shane Fletcher this spring.

06/04/2026

With permission from Officer Jennings, we wanted to share this Bike Patrol training video. She and Officer Guttridge placed first in this ‘friendly, timed competition’ out of the three teams.

06/02/2026

Need diapers? We've got you covered!

Montezuma County, in partnership with WIC Colorado and WeeCycle, will be hosting the next Diaper Pick-Up on June 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 103 N. Chestnut Street in Cortez.

Eligible families will receive:
-50 diapers per child (sizes 0–6)
-1 pack of wipes per child
-No pull-ups available

Please complete the quick 3–5 minute survey by scanning the QR code on the flyer or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BC82WD7 before pickup.

Important reminders:
• One pickup per family
• If you cannot attend, please arrange for someone to pick up your diapers
• Bring a bag!

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/02/2026

Launch 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 ...

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.