Cortez Community Network Pilot; Ready To Connect Residents
Cortez is ready to use its publicly owned infrastructure to begin a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) pilot project. At the March 27th City Council meeting, members unanimously approved fees and rates for the...
View ArticleCortez Discovering Future Possibilities With Muni Fiber - Community Broadband...
Cortez, Colorado, has been serving public facilities, community anchor institutions (CAIs), and businesses officially since 2011. In 2015, they expanded to bring fiber connectivity to more businesses;...
View ArticleCortez, Colorado, Looking for Private Sector Partner
In early December, the city of Cortez, Colorado, released a request for proposals in their search for a private sector partner to help bring last mile fiber connectivity to premises throughout the...
View ArticleDoug Dawson Shares Surprises and Safe Bets - Community Broadband Bits Podcast...
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View ArticleCortez, Colorado to Vote On Whether to Restore Local Authority
Cortez is the latest community in the state of Colorado to decide whether to opt out of SB 152, which has since passage in 2005 has preempted local authority and prevented communities from building...
View ArticleThe Number of Colorado Cities Restoring Local Authority Continues to Grow
The Centennial State has been a leader over the last fifteen years in showcasing how communities can take back local authority from restrictive state laws which place barriers in front of municipal...
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