Mountain West

Cortez

Montezuma County, CO

Population

8,832

Walk Score

84 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$941

Median home value

$204,100

Founded

1886

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Hovenweep National Monument · listed 1966
  • Indian Camp Ranch Archeological District · listed 2012
  • Mesa Verde National Park · listed 1966
  • Sand Canyon Archaeological District · listed 2005

Notable landmarks

  • Cannonball Ruins · listed 1997
  • Cortez High School · listed 2016
  • Ertel Funeral Home · listed 1995
  • Mitchell Springs Archeological Site · listed 2001
  • Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company Flume No. 6 · listed 2012
  • Montezuma Valley National Bank and Store Building · listed 2009
  • Mud Springs Pueblo · listed 1982
  • Roy's Ruin · listed 1992
  • Wallace Ruin · listed 2005
  • Yucca House National Monument · listed 1966

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