Cortez Municipal Airport Information

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.  

Airline Travel

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Message from Community and Economic Development Director Rachael Marchbanks

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...

Message from Library Director Isabella Sharpensteen

Message from Mayor Rachel Medina

"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...

Message from Parks and Recreation Director Creighton Wright

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...

Message from the Chief of Police Vernon Knuckles

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...

Message from the Public Works Director

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. 

Together,...

Water Wise Landscaping

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MCHS student videos

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Message from the Public Works Director

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. 

Together,...

Auction Items: 1996 Ford F250 XL or 2012 Ford F250 Pickup Bed

1996 Ford F250 XL 5.8 L 351CU engine, auto trans, 110476 mi. 4wd auto locking hubs manual shift TC. AM/FM radio. No AC. Good body no rust. Utility box has some rust. Interior fair, glass good, tires fair, PS/PB $2500.00 starting bid.

2012 Ford F250 Pickup ...

Cortez Rec Center Closes for Water Heater Replacement

The Cortez Rec Center (425 Roger Smith Avenue) will be closed on Monday, December 11th and Tuesday, December 12th for the replacement of the water heater.

The Rec Center is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, December 13th at 5:30am.  For further information, please call the Cortez Recreation Center at 970-564-4080.  

Greenlight A Vet!

The Greenlight a Vet campaign helps establish visible national support for our veterans.

 Show your support simply by changing one porch light to green in a visible location, your porch, or window – and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans for the month of November.

Conserve Water - It Matters!

Check out the Arts Committee and Employment Opportunities!

Do you love photography, painting, music, musicals? We want you! Join the City of Cortez Public Arts Committee!

City of Cortez Public Arts Advisory Committee:

The member must reside in the City of Cortez

Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.  

Some of the responsibilities include making recommendations to Cortez City Council and Cit...

Do you enjoy the Arts? Music, Galleries, Plays, Movies?

We value your feedback! Will you complete this brief survey?

Thank you for your time - Take the Survey HERE! 

Montezuma Valley Creatives

This outreach form is presented by the Cortez Public Arts Advisory Committee & Cortez Creative Alliance, to identify and develop a contact list of our community's creat...

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...

City RV Dump Station Closing

The City RV Dump Station will be closing for the season on Monday, November 27, 2023.

The RV Dump Station, located at the City Service Center in the Industrial Park, will be open through the Thanksgiving Holiday. The City will be closing the RV dump for the season on Monday, November 27, 2023.  Weather permitting, it will be reope...

Water Heater Closure

The long awaited water heater replacement has been scheduled.

2023 Boys Basketball Registration

City Refuse Trucks Available in Auction

See the trucks available and dates HERE!

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