Cortez City Council Elections 2026

A ballot drop box sits outside Cortez City Hall on March 16, 2026. Voters can return mail ballots for the April 7 municipal election at the 24-hour location.

Ballots mailed for April 7 Cortez municipal election

Lacy "LP" McKay

Ballots are being mailed for the April 7 Cortez municipal election. Voters will choose city council members and decide four charter amendment questions.

Cortez City Council candidates differ on Pride Month declaration

Gail Binkly

A question about Pride Month drew the most sharply differing responses from candidates for the Cortez City Council at a forum Wednesday night.

Travis Shepherd is running for a seat on the Cortez City Council in the April 7 municipal election. (Courtesy photo)

Cortez council candidate emphasizes transparency after tax error

Lacy "LP" McKay

Cortez city council candidate Travis Shepherd says improving transparency and addressing affordable housing will be priorities if elected.

FILE - Cortez City Hall. Municipal elections this year include contested races for five city council seats.

Cortez Voters to Decide Four City Charter Amendment Questions on April 7 Ballot

Lacy "LP" McKay

City officials plan public "Ballot Question Breakdown" sessions to help voters understand four City Charter amendments on the April 7 ballot. Ballots will be mailed March 16 for the election, which also includes five City Council seats.

Cortez candidate responds to concerns over business name as local election season takes shape

Lacy "LP" McKay

Cortez City Council candidate Charles P. Borchini Jr. responds to concerns about his business name as municipal elections move forward across Montezuma County.