Cortez, Colorado offers everything required to fulfill your dream of small-town living in a beautiful rural setting. With less than 9,000 residents and affordable housing options, Cortez is an ideal place to live, work or retire. Its stunning natural surroundings also offer ample recreational activities such as fishing, golfing, swimming, hiking, biking and camping. Cortez lies on the border between mountains and desert -- now it's up to you to make your mark here!