Cortez Recreation Center Move to Tier 2 Monday July 6, 2020

June 25, 2020

The recreation center staff is happy to announce that Tier I of the reopening plan has gone smoothly and we are ready for Tier II.  Starting Monday, July 6th, staying within the guidelines from the “7th amended public healt...

Recycling Drop-Off - June 23, 2020

RECYCLING DROP-OFF UPDATE

The Public Drop-Off at the City Service Center re-opened May 20, 2020, and bins are available for aluminum, cardboard, and tin/steel ferrous metals ONLY!

 PLEASE SEPARATE COMMODITIES

ALUMINUM CANS: CLEAN aluminum cans, pans,...

Watering Restrictions Take Effect May 15

WATERING RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT MAY 15 – SEPTEMBER 15

In 2004, the City of Cortez passed Ordinance No. 1013, establishing water restrictions to reduce water usage in the area and avoid water shortages due to drought conditions in dry years. &...

2020 City-Wide Clean-Up Week

Due to the health risks involved with COVID-19, the City of Cortez has decided to POSTPONE our spring Clean-Up Week. We are currently planning for the clean-up activities to be held in September this year.
See attachment for the TENTATIVE SCHEDULE.

No Burn Permits Issued within the City Limits

As of Monday, April 20, 2020, Montezuma County is under a Fire Ban that applies to all unincorporated areas of Montezuma County.  In conjunction with the County fire ban, the City of Cortez will not issue any burn permits while the Fire Ban is in...

2020 Water Conservation Brochure

The City's 2020 Water Conservation Brochure is now available. Remember - No Watering between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, between May 15th and September 15th.

CCR for Calendar Year 2019

The City of Cortez Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for calendar year 2019 is now available.

City RV Dump Station Open

The RV Dump Station at the City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, is now open to the public. It will remain open, weather permitting, through the end of October. Please be respectful when dumping and keep the area clean.

Traffic Lights on Main Street

TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND CROSSWALKS ON MAIN STREET (HWY 160-491) IN CORTEZ, COLORADO

The traffic lights, crosswalks and crosswalk buttons, lighted symbols, and the time permitted to cross the street are all regulated by the Colorado Department of Transportation ...

KSJD Live Cam

View a live feed from atop the KSJD Radio Station at the intersection of Main and Market Streets in downtown Cortez.

KSJD Community Calendar

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