Man found dead beneath table at Cortez City Park

A man was found dead in Cortez City Park on Thursday evening, and the cause of death is being investigated, Cortez Police Chief Roy Lane said on Friday.

Delton Ben, 35, was discovered under a picnic table north of the water dock at 6:40 p.m.

An autopsy will be performed Monday, Lane said.

No foul play is suspected, he said, and the death appears to be alcohol-related.